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National Superintendent of the Year: 'Engaging Every Student'
A school leader’s no. 1 priority is to ensure every student feels welcome in their classrooms.That’s according to Matthew Utterback, who was na...
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In a Washington District, Family Engagement Requires Hard Work, Not Just Talk
“I have an opportunity that allows our staff and our school members to be able to harness that love that parents have for their children, and use i...
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Staying One Step Ahead of the Headlines: A Guide
Anthony Millican likes to stay one step ahead of the headlines.[caption id="attachment_6016" align="alignright" width="133"] Anthony Millican, ...
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Caring Email Communication: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Robotic Messages
I communicate with a lot of school leaders as part of my work. That means I send a ton of email.Often, the school leader or another person at t...
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A New Conversation on Race and Segregation in Schools
It’s been over 60 years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision ended legal segregation in schools. But the issue still...
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Staying Competitive in School Choice Era: 3 Strategic Ideas
As the number of educational options for students continues to increase, educators and advocates in Oakland, Calif., are teaming up to help familie...
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Niche Training for Principals: The Next Big Thing in PD
Today, specialized training is commonplace in almost every competitive industry.Medicine, law, technology—these are just a few examples of prof...
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Making Smart Choices: How Schools Can Help Parents and Students
As the school choice movement gains steam in Washington, school leaders from coast to coast are starting to embrace a choice mindset.Part of t...
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School Board Members: Upholding Your Promises
Every school board member makes promises. Promises to change the way students learn. Promises to be more transparent about how the district spends ...