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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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 And the Broad Prize Winner Is...
Is the much ballyhooed award the ultimate "get" for urban districts?
September 16, 2009
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School & District Management Texas District Cancels Field Trip to Hear Bush Speech
Leaders of the Arlington school district opted not to show President Obama's back-to-school speech, and now they've rethought plans to have students hear former president Bush.
September 16, 2009
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Education Va. Principal Nixes Native American Mascot Name
A Virginia principal had to decide whether to let students use "Tribes" as a mascot name for a new school named after an American Indian group.
Dakarai I. Aarons, September 15, 2009
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Federal Urban Districts to Receive Stimulus Help
The Council of the Great City Schools will provide reviews and on-site assistance with federal stimulus-spending plans.
September 14, 2009
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School & District Management Bill Cosby Promotes Detroit Public Schools...Again.
The comedian and educator will tape public-service announcements on behalf of the district.
September 11, 2009
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School & District Management Houston Board Members Pick Pet Building Projects
The vote came in the wake of disagreement among board members and parents about construction priorities.
Dakarai I. Aarons, September 10, 2009
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Federal Duncan Softens Call for Mayoral Control in NSBA Article
The education secretary still has some tough love for school boards, though.
September 9, 2009
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School & District Management Critics Say Texas District Picking Bush Over Obama
A Texas school district that didn't show President Obama's speech to students is sending more than two dozen 5th grade classes to see former president George W. Bush live later this month.
Dakarai I. Aarons, September 9, 2009
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Education Possible Cheating in D.C. Schools: The Plot Thickens
No one from the District of Columbia schools offered evidence that the state superintendent's concerns about big jumps in test scores were investigated.
September 8, 2009
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Federal Weekend HW: Presidents and Kids (Updated)
Here's some tools for district leaders preparing for President Obama's Tuesday speech.
Dakarai I. Aarons, September 7, 2009
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School & District Management Possible Cheating Investigated in District of Columbia Schools
An analysis has been done of large gains in proficiency scores at 26 schools.
September 3, 2009
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School & District Management Critics Question High Marks for New York City Schools
Ninety-seven percent of the city's elementary and middle schools receive an A or B grade.
September 3, 2009
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Federal Education Department Releases Legal Guidance for Districts on H1N1 Flu
The U.S. Department of Education has released guidance on applying for waivers and how to keep educating students if a H1N1 flu outbreak disrupts school.
Dakarai I. Aarons, September 2, 2009
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Teacher Preparation Berkeley Unified's Diversity Plan a Model for Integration, Researchers Say
The district is divided into areas that are assigned a "diversity code," which is then used to make assignments for elementary schools.
September 2, 2009
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