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Can community engagement close achievement gaps? Explore.
Throughout the United States, schools are searching for ways to close the achievement gap.In Wisconsin, the Madison Metropolitan School Distric...

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Mastering Social Media in Schools: A Comprehensive 4-Step Guide
Mention the words social media in a room full of school leaders and you’ll be met with more than a few reservations: It’s too new. There are too ma...

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Parents Want a Bigger Say in Education: Granting Them a Voice
Your school district puts a lot of effort into parent engagement. Town hall meetings and parent-teacher conferences have historically been among th...

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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...

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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...