COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards
During the seven years I served on the Derry School Board in New Hampshire, the board often came first. During those last two years during COVID, when I…
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Remote Possibilities: District leaders share best practices of online learning
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Professional Development, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and ... Read more
Innovation—A New York State of Mind
The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the ... Read more
Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs
The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.
5 education insights from LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho
Recently, I caught up with Carvalho at the AESA Conference in Anaheim, CA, to hear what’s on his agenda and how he’s transforming learning at LAUSD.
Empowering Students: The Impact of Personalized Learning Techniques on Academic Success
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Tutoring, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential ... Read more
Embracing tech and navigating change with people-centered leadership
How can leaders navigate evolving opportunities and challenges and drive positive impact, while keeping the interests of students and educators at the forefront?
Montgomery County Educational Service Center Launches Telehealth Partnership With Cartwheel
DAYTON, OHIO – The Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) today announced a partnership with mental health provider Cartwheel to bring students ... Read more
How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget
I have been with the district for 20 years, though I didn’t become the superintendent until April 2020. When I came into the office, I had a tech-focused…
#FETC2024 Wrap Up—eSchool News Exclusive Coverage
Looking for the go-to spot for highlights of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased this year in Orlando January 23-26? Set your bookmark tab right here.
Demystifying the role of the school board director
In the often stormy waters of public education, there’s an analogy I like to use to describe what school boards do: I think of each school district as being…
This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence
Dr. Jesus Jara is a passionate educator who serves as Superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the 5th largest school district in the nation educating more than…
The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis
Howard McLean is worried. The superintendent of a rural school district 50 miles outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, McLean is not sure how he is going to be…
4 reasons we put all of our district communications on one platform
With 22 schools and 8,000 students—nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch—we have to cover a lot of area in our district. We’d been using…
Phenix City Teacher Wins Marbury Technology Innovation Award
Phenix City, AL— Last week Central High School teacher, Tim Loreman was recognized as an exemplary educator in technology. He ... Read more
Bringing our history to light can improve our students’ futures
Our job as a community is to actively understand the historical contexts that our kids bring into the classroom and advocate for children and educators who have endured…
How Are Some Leaders Able to Connect With Their Communities, Followers, and Stakeholders in Ways That Others Struggle?
March 23, 2022 – Even with the deluge of leadership books on the market, a superintendent of a large school ... Read more
School superintendents say navigating political divisions is their biggest challenge
Eighty percent of U.S. school superintendents say that navigating political divides over issues ranging from school closures to mask mandates to teaching about racism in schools is the…
Happy habits: SEL matters more than ever
Like St. Louis, school districts across the country opted to add an additional partial or entire week off during the holiday season/winter break to allow the students and…
Addressing students’ pandemic ‘learning loss’
A new phrase as a result of the pandemic, “learning loss,” captures the concern that students’ learning has been compromised over the past year and a half. However,…
ALAS Congratulates Alberto M. Carvalho on being named the Next Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 13, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) congratulates Alberto M. Carvalho on being ... Read more
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 30, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has elected Pedro Rivera and Dr. ... Read more
3 superintendents share their COVID “a-ha!” moments
With a light at the end of the tunnel and plans to open in-person this fall, three superintendents are sharing lightbulb moments, what technology they're using this fall,…
Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and…
Professional development should remain a pandemic priority
For Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado, COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work became…
Leading in this time of crisis
Henry (Hank) Thiele, Superintendent for Community High School District 99 in Thorndale (IL) can’t stop looking forward. Despite the current, daily chaos of re-opening and lockdowns, hybrid and…
Meet ALAS’ New Regional and At-Large State Affiliate Board Members
The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new Region 3, Region 5 and At-Large State Affiliate ... Read more
2020 Green-Garner Award Recognizing Outstanding Leadership
As part of its support of urban education, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Council of the Great City Schools ... Read more
Curriculum Associates Sponsors the 2020 ALAS Scholarship Awards to Support the Professional Advancement
For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) to support ... Read more
Making access and equity a reality for diverse students
Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…
Time to get real with equity
For Todd Dugan, superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, a small, remote district in southern Illinois, issues surrounding back-to-school COVID-19 style are not abstract but all too real.…
How to instill an entrepreneurial mindset district-wide
As the superintendent of a large urban high school district, I have the opportunity to help identify and implement innovative programs that help prepare our students for success.
District launches responsive website from Rediker Software
Serving more than 5,500 students and 10 schools, Waltham Public Schools unveiled an improved approach to mobile communications recently by launching a district-wide responsive website from Rediker Software.…
The digital signage upgrade that didn’t break the bank
Open-source software and existing devices form the backbone of one district's big digital signage upgrade.
4 finalists vie for Superintendent of the Year
Winner will be announced in February at AASA conference AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced today the finalists for the ... Read more
School leaders convene to celebrate AASA’s 150th anniversary
National gathering of superintendents celebrates milestone The School Superintendents Association, AASA, will host its annual conference, the National Conference on ... Read more
Steubenville school superintendent indicted for obstruction in teen rape case
A school superintendent has been indicted on charges of obstructing justice and tampering with evidence by a grand jury investigating the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville,…