District Dossier
The District Dossier blog explored issues behind leading and managing the nation’s schools and school districts and provided analysis of trends, controversies, and good ideas in school and district leadership. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school leadership.
Equity & Diversity
Jefferson Co. Schools Sued Over Student-Assignment Plan
Jefferson County, Ky.'s student-assignment plan is the subject of a new lawsuit which contends the plan violates a state law that gives students a right to attend the school nearest to his or her home.
Standards & Accountability
Districts Use Data to Boost Graduation Rates
Diplomas Count 2010 takes a look at how school districts use data to boost graduation rates.
Budget & Finance
D.C. Teacher Contract Financing Under Investigation
The city's campaign finance office is investigating Michelle A. Rhee's actions in negotiating terms of a deal with foundations to support the District of Columbia's teacher contract .
School & District Management
Detroit Mayor Wants School Control
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he's ready to take control of Detroit's struggling schools.
Education
End of the Road for 21 K.C. Schools
21 Kansas City schools close their doors forever as part of the district's transformation plan.
School & District Management
D.C. Teachers Approve Contract
District of Columbia teachers ratify new contract that gives them a major raise and Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee more flexibility in firing poorly-performing teachers.
School & District Management
D.C. Teacher Contract Headed Toward Ratification
District of Columbia teachers are expected to ratify by tomorrow a new contract that will boost their pay in exchange for a system that allows for paying teachers more for good performance and dismissing poor-performing teachers more quickly.
School & District Management
Kevin Johnson Eyes Role in Sacramento Schools
Kevin Johnson wants more influence in how Sacramento's schools are run.
Education
K.C. High School Graduates Its Last Class
The city's Southeast High School, which was officially closed by the school board three years ago, is graduating its last class. And all 47 of them are walking across the stage.
Equity & Diversity
'Green Card' Prank Mars Victory
Students throwing fake green cards put black mark on soccer victory.
School Choice & Charters
Friday Roundup: District News
A look at school district news around the nation
Education
Utah District Takes Rare Chance To Start Anew
In Utah, a school district takes advantage of beign new.
Education Funding
Urban Schools Face $4 Billion Deficit
The nation's urban districts moved quickly to spend stimulus funding on jobs and reforms.
Education
What Education Journalists are Thinking About
The nation's education journalists are digging in deep.