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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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.
School & District Management
High Stakes for Detroit Schools on Count Day
Detroit schools bring out bells and whistles to get students back in school.
School & District Management
Michelle Rhee Talks School Reform with Online Audience
District of Columbia chancellor takes questions on teacher effectiveness, turning around high schools, and ongoing contract negotiations with the Washington Teachers Union.
School & District Management
Pittsburgh Board Maneuvers to Keep Superintendent
The school board may ask Mark Roosevelt to resign and then rehire him under a new contract to get around state law.
School Climate & Safety
Tackling Bullying Based on Sexual Identity
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender middle school students report significant taunting and physical harassment, a report says, while schools are slow to respond to the issue.
School & District Management
Post Magazine Writer Tries to Figure Out D.C. Chancellor
The Washington Post's Marc Fisher tells District Dossier that when it comes to Michelle A. Rhee, "what you see is what you get."
Education
Detroit Schools' Real Estate Deals Under Scrutiny
An internal investigation found several suspect real estate deals that cost the deficit-ridden district millions. Emergency Financial Manager Robert C. Bobb is holding evidentiary hearings in hopes of getting answers.
School & District Management
Stockton, Calif., Board Votes to Fire Anthony Amato
A superintendent known for his bold style and frequent job changes is out after just 14 months.
School & District Management
Fla. Board Member Indicted in Corruption Case
Beverly Gallagher allegedly accepted cash payments in return for promising school construction contracts.
School & District Management
Bloomberg's Education Record at Issue in NYC Mayoral Race
Bloomberg's record as educator-in-chief under attack in NYC mayoral race.
School & District Management
Boston District to Groom Central-Office Talent
Senior and mid-level employees will undergo three months of management training.
School & District Management
Edelman Ousted as Chicago's New-Schools Head
He was in charge of the district's Renaissance 2010 program, which closes low-performing schools and opens new ones in their place.
Education
District Dossier on Brief Hiatus
Friends, our IT folks here at edweek.org are doing some work over the weekend that will put District Dossier and all the other blogs here out of commission at least through tomorrow.
School & District Management
Unofficial Broad Prize Winner for Charter Schools: KIPP
KIPP comes in for an unofficial award at the Broad Prize for Urban Education.
School & District Management
Winner of Broad Prize Pays Close Attention to Instruction
The Aldine Independent School District uses a Web-based curriculum-and-instruction system to map out lessons, track students' progress, and shape professional development.