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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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.
Education
'I Should Be Writing Essays Not My Will': Thousands of Students Walk Out Against Gun Violence
Thousands of students streamed out of their classes on Friday for the second mass school walkout since the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., to protest gun violence.
School & District Management
Principals and Superintendents Who've Been Through School Shootings Tell Congress What They Need
Two principals and a superintendent who've experienced gun violence in their schools called for more money for mental health and training on trauma-informed care, positive behavior intervention and support for school staff districts in the aftermath of a school shooting.
Equity & Diversity
District's $15 Minimum Wage Pitch Seen as Part of School-Equity Strategy
The school system is the second-largest employer in Shelby County, Tenn., and many of the employees who would benefit from the wage increase, such as teaching assistants and nutrition workers, are parents.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Flint Children to Be Screened for Disabilities After $4 Million Settlement
The agreement stems from a class-action civil rights lawsuit filed against the Flint schools, Michigan education department and the Genessee County Intermediate School District.
School & District Management
What's Keeping Principals Up at Night?
Funding for one, along with teacher morale and attendance, according to a new survey by MCH Strategic Data.
School & District Management
Former Montana State Superintendent Denise Juneau to Lead Seattle Schools
Former Montana state schools chief Denise Juneau will take the helm in Seattle, where she will be the city's third superintendent in six years. Juneau, the daughter of educators, was the first Native American woman elected to statewide office in the nation's history.
School & District Management
A New Education Era in Philadelphia: Mayor Names Members of School Board
About 500 people submitted their names or were nominated for one of the nine spots on the new Philadelphia school board, the first to oversee the district since the state seized control in 2001.
Budget & Finance
Why Tulsa's Superintendent Stands With Her Striking Teachers
Tulsa Superintendent Deborah Gist is backing the teacher walkouts in her state to push lawmakers for higher pay for teachers, support staff, and more funding for public schools. She said Tulsa's schools will remain closed for as long as teachers are out.
School & District Management
Federal Grants to Recruit Principals for High-Need Schools Get the Ax
While spending on K-12 overall will go up in the recently signed federal budget, a small grant program to help recruit, coach, and mentor principals and assistant principals in high-need districts was eliminated.
School Climate & Safety
Will Urban School Districts Have a Voice in the Debate Over Gun Violence?
Urban school districts call for a ban on assault weapons, $1 billion for mental-health services and counseling, and another $1 billion to local districts with safety training and building upgrades.
Budget & Finance
Newark Mayor Wants a Pause on Charter School Expansion in the City
Ras Baraka, a former principal who is running for re-election this year, said aggressive charter school growth could "suck the life" out of traditional public schools, according to Chalkbeat.
Equity & Diversity
Chiefs For Change Names New Crop of 'Future Chiefs'
The group is focused on creating a diverse pipeline of education leaders.
School & District Management
Q&A
Departing N.Y.C. Schools Chief's Advice for School Leaders
Chancellor Carmen Fariña will leave the New York City school system this month, after a 52-year career working in the city's public schools.
School & District Management
Indianapolis Education Reform Group CEO to Step Down
David Harris, who started The Mind Trust in 2006, will lead a new, national education organization, which will launch later this year.