Leadership and Management

A collection of recent stories concerning school, district, state, and federal leaders and the administrative actions they take.

Mo. Education Leaders Discuss Future of Schools

November 6, 2009, AP

Oregon Finds Child Abuse and Neglect at Boarding School

November 5, 2009, AP

N.J. Gov.-Elect Renews Pledge to Improve Education

November 4, 2009, AP

Election Offers Varied Impact for Education

From ballot measures with funding implications to high-profile mayoral races, school issues factored into a number of state and local races. November 4, 2009

National Panel Urges Upgrades to Teacher Workforce

The recommendations for states and districts from a high-powered task force are drawing fire from the American Federation of Teachers. November 4, 2009

News Briefs

Kentucky Education Secretary Announces Her Resignation

Kentucky Secretary of Education Helen Mountjoy has announced her resignation, citing a long commute and a desire to spend more time with her family. November 3, 2009

Scholar Susan Fuhrman to Lead National Academy of Education

Susan Fuhrman, an expert on education policy research and international studies, took over as president of the National Academy of Education. November 3, 2009

Remote Arizona District Emerges From Four Years of State Control

For the first time in nearly four years, an Arizona school district dominated by a polygamist sect is no longer under state control. November 3, 2009

Delaware Lawmaker Advocating Change to Zero-Tolerance Rules

The head of a Delaware state task force on school discipline says zero-tolerance policies leave no room for rational thinking. November 3, 2009

Emergency Manager to Stay On in Detroit

The emergency financial manager for the Detroit public schools announced last week he plans to stay on for a second year to continue work on a "complete makeover" of the troubled district. November 3, 2009

School Management Organizations

The number of nonprofit organizations that manage charters and other public schools continues to grow at a steady pace. October 27, 2009

More News Briefs

Report on School Boards Elicits Opposing Views

November 3, 2009

Mayors and Test Scores

November 3, 2009

Former Apple Executive to Lead U.S. Ed-Tech Office

The appointment draws praise from educational technology advocates, some of whom had worried whether the position would be filled. Updated: November 4, 2009

Crisis in School Leadership Seen Brewing in California

Policy experts say the state lacks comprehensive human-resources policies for principals. November 2, 2009

Debate Begins Over Paying for Mich. Public Schools

November 2, 2009, AP

Licensing Debate Pits Indiana Chief vs. Teacher Colleges

November 2, 2009, AP

Hawaii Looking to Reopen Schools

November 2, 2009, AP

Hawaii Copes With Disruption From School Furloughs

The money-saving school closures have begun amid legal challenges, parent protests, and general uncertainty. October 30, 2009

Ore. Teachers Renew Legal Fight With Sizemore

October 30, 2009, AP