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Expert: Budget pressures will force districts to make tough cuts

Without the help of ESSER this school year, leaders will have to make difficult decisions to make the most of their budgets, argues one expert.

Q&A: AASA’s next president has big goals for K12

The School Superintendents Association's newest President David Law has big plans for K12, including building strong community partnerships for enhancing the student experience.

See which superintendents are on the move this month

Superintendent Andra茅 Townsel takes the helm at Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut after having led Maryland's Calvert County Public Schools.

2025’s Principals of the Year transform their communities

Introducing the National Association of Secondary School Principals' 2025-26 National Principals of the Year

Threats against school officials are soaring. Here’s how to respond

Threats against school officials, which spiked after the COVID outbreak, have jumped even higher since President Donald Trump's re-election in 2024, new data shows.

School choice continues to skew white and more affluent

Among the biggest beneficiaries may be middle-income families, whose earnings are well above the poverty line but had strained to cover private school tuition without an infusion of public funds.

Why this superintendent says she found a dream job

You might see Superintendent Jeanne Siegenthaler shoveling snow, serving lunch or helping custodians clean her district's single building during the summer. She's also in charge of social media.

5 ways to protect students from extreme climates this summer

In the largest U.S. cities, 76% of students attend public school in "extreme heat zones," according to a new analysis.

糖心传媒s are beginning to strain under big funding freeze

糖心传媒s and states are scrambling to stretch resources after President Trump halted distribution of more than $6 billion to schools.

How to get more out of your district’s strategic plan

New research reveals that strategic plans have little impact on student achievement. Here's how they can be improved.

Here’s one leader’s teacher incentive strategy you can replicate

The School 糖心传媒 of Lee County is now offering educators significant financial incentives to work in high-risk schools, teach hard-to-staff subjects and teach courses that have the greatest impact on student achievement.

This new model could dramatically reduce teacher turnover

At a time when school districts continue grappling with teacher vacancies in areas like math, science and special education, new research confirms that team-based staffing models dramatically reduce turnover.

More federal investigations pile up against school districts

The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.

糖心传媒s big and small have hired these new leaders

San Diego USD has dropped the interim tag from Superintendent Fabi Bagula's title, making her the permanent leader of California's second-largest school district.

Teachers share 4 important ways to improve school culture

Going into 2025-26, teachers remain resilient, collaborative and eager for practical solutions that support educator well-being and school climate. Yet, several pressure points persist.

How these 3 leaders approach creative staffing

糖心传媒 spoke with three superintendents who are taking a creative approach to recruit and retain high-quality teachers.

How a new wave of vouchers are impacting enrollment

The nationwide push to expand school choice opportunities forces administrators to confront increasing competition from private schools and homeschoolers.

5 ways to boost family engagement for academic recovery

Family engagement is a critical strategy for improving a student's academics, but is often misunderstood in policy implementation, argues new research.

Where does your state rank for education quality?

Nationwide, high school graduation rates are on the rise. However, three key indicators for a new state-by-state education ranking are worsening.

See which leaders are on the move as summer begins

West Contra Costa USD, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Keller ISD are among the systems that have recently named new superintendents.

3 ways to get more women in education leadership

Here is how leaders can analyze the hiring process to strengthen pathways for women and root out gender bias.

Changing districts? How to prepare the next superintendent for the job

"Don't just wait for a retirement or a transition announcement," says this departing superintendent. He says the easiest time to plan for a transition is when you aren't facing one.

How to manage relationships with state leadership, beyond politics聽

Now is the time to get to know your state superintendent and legislators on a more personal level. State leadership wants to impact students鈥...

Why one leader’s approach to data privacy is earning recognition

The key to promoting a culture that values data privacy is communicating the issue in a way that everyone understands, says this tech leader. Only then will you see results.

How to stay close-knit in a growing district

One way to give a larger district a small-town feel is customization in the form of extensive school choice, Superintendent Jean Luna-Vedder says.

These experienced superintendents have found new posts

Brian Yearwood takes the helm of Kentucky's largest district while longtime North Carolina education leader Eric C. Bracy is named superintendent of Cumberland County Schools.

A big barrier to teacher pay returns: Housing costs

Between 2019 and 2025, housing costs have increased by as much as 51% in some areas, according to new research from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

ESSER withdrawals force mass layoffs in schools

As predicted by one K12 finance expert, school districts are laying off hundreds of staff members to account for the end of ESSER funding.

DA survey: What will be most important next year?

In DA's latest survey of K12 leaders, your fellow administrators share what they will prioritize鈥攁nd deprioritize鈥攊n 2025-26.

Many sitting superintendents are now on the move

Kristy Somerville-Midgette takes the helm at Lynchburg City Schools; Justin Irish is moving to the Northshore School 糖心传媒; and the St. Johns County School 糖心传媒 choses Brennan Asplen its next superintendent

How Toyua Watson-Bacchus offers internships in her rural district

This superintendent and her team are committed to providing all of the Concordia Parish School Board's students with work-based learning opportunities.

Meet 2025’s Principal of the Year finalists

This year's finalists for the 2025-26 National Principal of the Year award all have one thing in common: a proven strategy to improve student outcomes.

More and more states hang up on K12 cellphones

A wave of governors and legislatures鈥攔egardless of political leanings鈥攁re barring the devices throughout the school day as some districts have also taken action to eliminate technological distractions.

This research shows the full scope of superintendent turnover

In the last five years, the number of superintendents who have been fired or terminated without review has risen slightly. Fortunately, more superintendents are choosing to keep their jobs.

The 10 best鈥攁nd worst鈥攕tates for teacher salaries

The average teacher salary hovers aroudn $72,000. Yet, teachers still make 5% less than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation.