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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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.
Federal
School Districts to Be Big Players in Race to the Top Contest
School districts' buy-in to state reform plans is key to winning a federal grant.
School & District Management
Pittsburgh Details Plans for Gates Teacher-Effectiveness Grant
One of the rules for labor-management cooperation is "never surprise your union," a district leader said.
School & District Management
San Diego Board Fights to Keep Students' Leg Up at CSU Campus
San Diego State ends a policy of admissions preference for local students.
Education
Wedding Bells for Michelle Rhee and Kevin Johnson
The chancellor's engagement to the mayor of Sacramento raises questions about how long she'll remain in Washington.
School & District Management
Elections Bring Changes to School Districts
New board members, bond approvals among changes in nation's school districts post-election.
School & District Management
L.A. Unified Retreats on Parental Power to Trigger Reforms
It looks like the Los Angeles Unified School District, just a few days after announcing that parents would have the power to initiate new reforms at troubled schools, has disempowered them--or, at the very least, watered down their power.
School & District Management
Community Groups Turn Up Heat on Philadelphia Contract Talks
A pamphlet discussing what its authors see as the flaws in the city's teacher-evaluation system is making the case for a new one.
School Choice & Charters
Charter Schools Steadily Growing
Charter school enrollment in California sets a new record, a new survey shows.
School & District Management
Atlanta School Board Member Takes Top Honor
Atlanta school board member wins urban education leadership award from the Council of the Great City Schools.
School & District Management
Financial Manager to Run Detroit Schools Another Year
Robert Bobb has agreed to stay on another year as emergency financial manager for the Detroit school district.
School & District Management
Detroit's Enrollment Campaign Brings Small Boost
Detroit schools has seen a meager boost in expected enrollment from a major fall campaign, but administrators aren't giving up yet.
School & District Management
L.A. Unified Gives Power to Parents to Force School Turnarounds
Under new rules, parents of students in struggling schools can demand different management.
Education
Detroiters Wary of School Bond Costs
Detroiters are weighing a $500.5 million school bond proposal.
School & District Management
Tales of Woe Surface From D.C. Teacher Firings
Laid-off District of Columbia teachers say dysfunction remains rampant under Rhee's leadership.