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COVID in Schools

COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards

March 28, 2025 by Erika Cohen, Chalkbeat
Schools and school board debates can only be productive when people practice civility, which didn't always happen during COVID.
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…
Innovation Insights

Remote Possibilities: District leaders share best practices of online learning

July 16, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Professional Development, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and ... Read more
Innovation in Education

Innovation—A New York State of Mind

July 19, 2024July 15, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the ... Read more
Student Well-Being

Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs

June 12, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence
An educator and former supe details the importance of teletherapy and embracing tech-based solutions in schools to meet students' 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.
District Management

5 education insights from LAUSD’s Alberto Carvalho

May 20, 2024 by Thomas Lapping, JDLHorizons
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.
Innovation Insights

Empowering Students: The Impact of Personalized Learning Techniques on Academic Success

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Tutoring, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential of personalized learning with two education leaders.
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Tutoring, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential ... Read more
District Management

Embracing tech and navigating change with people-centered leadership

May 2, 2024 by Megan Scavuzzo, Presence
For district leaders, using honest and empathetic communication with tech during times of transition is critical for success.
How can leaders navigate evolving opportunities and challenges and drive positive impact, while keeping the interests of students and educators at the forefront?
Newsline

Montgomery County Educational Service Center Launches Telehealth Partnership With Cartwheel

April 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
DAYTON, OHIO – The Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) today announced a partnership with mental health provider  Cartwheel to bring students ... Read more
IT Innovations

How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

March 7, 2024 by Dr. April Kay Vauss
A superintendent explains how she navigated a district tech transformation for her classrooms (and teachers) without breaking the bank.
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…
Innovation Insights

#FETC2024 Wrap Up—eSchool News Exclusive Coverage

January 30, 2024January 4, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
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.
District Management

Demystifying the role of the school board director

November 24, 2023 by Tricia Lubach, Director of Leadership Development, Washington State School Directors’ Association
Knowing what school board members and the school board director can and cannot do is critical for an effective school system.
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…
Teaching Trends

This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence

November 15, 2023October 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner ensures that each and every students thrives in the district
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…
District Management

The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis

August 4, 2023 by Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat
Since the pandemic, teacher morale has dropped, while teacher turnover has increased, pointing to a growing crisis in the teaching profession
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…
District Management

4 reasons we put all of our district communications on one platform

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 by Heather Heater, Director of Public Information and Technology, Canton City School District
This district's decision led to a successful implementation, rollout, and use of its new unified school-home district communications 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…
Newsline

Phenix City Teacher Wins Marbury Technology Innovation Award

July 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
Phenix City, AL— Last week Central High School teacher, Tim Loreman was recognized as an exemplary educator in technology. He ... Read more
District Management

Bringing our history to light can improve our students’ futures

April 15, 2022 by Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent, Kansas City Public Schools and Doug Roberts, CEO, Institute For Education Innovation
As educators, we must work tirelessly to advocate for students and educators who have endured generations of inequity.
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…
Newsline

How Are Some Leaders Able to Connect With Their Communities, Followers, and Stakeholders in Ways That Others Struggle?

March 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
March 23, 2022 – Even with the deluge of leadership books on the market, a superintendent of a large school ... Read more
District Management

School superintendents say navigating political divisions is their biggest challenge

March 2, 2022 by Laura Ascione
Nearly half of school superintendents are considering or planning to leave their jobs in the next two to three years, according to a new survey
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…
SEL Trends

Happy habits: SEL matters more than ever

December 7, 2022January 24, 2022 by Britten Follett
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…
District Management

Addressing students’ pandemic ‘learning loss’

December 17, 2021 by Dr. Toby A. Travis, Founder, TrustED
Moving forward, those who are keepers of standardized tests will need to recalibrate for things such as learning loss, student learning, and more.
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,…
Newsline

ALAS Congratulates Alberto M. Carvalho on being named the Next Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District

December 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 13, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) congratulates Alberto M. Carvalho on being ... Read more
Newsline

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

December 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 30, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has elected Pedro Rivera and Dr. ... Read more
District Management

3 superintendents share their COVID “a-ha!” moments

July 14, 2021 by Laura Ascione
School leaders offer in-depth insight into what they learned--about teachers, students, and their own learning practices--during the COVID-19 pandemic like online learning and student learning.
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,…
District Management

Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

July 6, 2021 by Kevin Hogan
A small Georgia district saw an opportunity to completely revamp outdated practices and policies during 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…
District Management

Professional development should remain a pandemic priority

April 13, 2021 by Kevin Hogan
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 that much more important.
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…
District Management

Leading in this time of crisis

February 9, 2021February 2, 2021 by Kevin Hogan
How to Lead 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…
Newsline

Meet ALAS’ New Regional and At-Large State Affiliate Board Members

January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new Region 3, Region 5 and At-Large State Affiliate ... Read more
Newsline

2020 Green-Garner Award Recognizing Outstanding Leadership

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
As part of its support of urban education, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Council of the Great City Schools ... Read more
Newsline

Curriculum Associates Sponsors the 2020 ALAS Scholarship Awards to Support the Professional Advancement

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) to support ... Read more
District Management

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

October 16, 2020October 5, 2020 by Robert Low
Learn how two school districts have made equity and future success top priorities for diverse student populations
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…
District Management

Time to get real with equity

August 5, 2020August 4, 2020 by Kevin Hogan
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.…
District Management

How to instill an entrepreneurial mindset district-wide

January 24, 2019January 21, 2019 by Chris Funk
Instill an entrepreneurial mindset throughout your district
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 Management

District launches responsive website from Rediker Software

June 13, 2016 by Laura Ascione
school website
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.…
IT Management

The digital signage upgrade that didn’t break the bank

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 by Wayne Fulton
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Open-source software and existing devices form the backbone of one district's big digital signage upgrade.
District Management

4 finalists vie for Superintendent of the Year

December 16, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo
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Winner will be announced in February at AASA conference AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced today the finalists for the ... Read more
District Management

School leaders convene to celebrate AASA’s 150th anniversary

March 3, 2015February 26, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo
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National gathering of superintendents celebrates milestone The School Superintendents Association, AASA, will host its annual conference, the National Conference on ... Read more
District Management

Steubenville school superintendent indicted for obstruction in teen rape case

November 26, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
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,…

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