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beating the competition
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Getting Serious About Beating the Competition: Time for Schools
The debate over school choice barrels on. Proponents view the movement as a hard-nosed tactic to spur improvement in under-performing schools. Crit...
cure for initiative fatigue
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Overcoming Initiative Fatigue: Finding a Cure
A teacher walks into the doctor’s office. “Doc, I don’t know what’s wrong, but I feel tired all the time. Just totally drained."The doctor perf...
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Parent Concerns: Avoid Being Blindsided, Stay Informed
Good school districts pride themselves on their ability to reach out to and work with parents and other members of the school community. But just b...
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The new superintendent's 5-step survival guide
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.Whether you’re a rising educator entering into your first superintendency or a vet...
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Outbound Communication: Half the Solution for Schools
Tell a superintendent or school system administrator that parent communication needs to be a top priority for their district and no one is likely t...
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Social Media's Role in the Rise of Common Core Opt-Outs
Across the country, school districts have reported significant increases in the number of students opting out of Common Core state tests.In New...
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Don't give your best teachers a reason to quit on you
K12 schools face significant pressure to keep students engaged in learning. Every technology vendor you meet claims to be on the verge of the next ...
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Heating Up Competition: Strategies for District Innovation
K12 education is no stranger to adversity. Years of declining budgets make it difficult to adequately serve students. Divisive politics muddy the w...
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Navigating Relationships with the Local School Board
Few qualities are more vital to the long-term success of the nation’s K12 school superintendents than the ability to maintain effective working rel...
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