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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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
Florida Governor Shuts Down Schools as Hurricane Irma Looms
Gov. Rick Scott says that families should be prepared to evacuate in the face of the "life-threatening" Hurricane Irma, which has already left a trail of devastation in the Caribbean.
Education
With Hurricane Irma Looming, South Florida Schools Close
Florida's Miami-Dade school district will close on Thursday, ahead of Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm that could make landfall in Florida later in the week.
School & District Management
As Many Focus on Houston, Other Coastal Schools Slammed by Harvey Still Ache
Some Texas coastal districts are racing to open just after Labor Day while others say they may be closed "indefinitely"
Education
More Than 1 Million Students Affected by Hurricane Harvey So Far
The storm has damaged schools and displaced thousands of students throughout Texas, and many officials say they'll be feeling the impact of the storm for months to come.
Education
Harvey Forces More Than 220 District Closures as Damages Mount
Determining the full extent of the damage will take weeks, if not months, as will determining how many students are ultimately displaced and where they end up.
Education
Students Displaced by Hurricane Protected by Federal Law on Homeless
Free lunch and transportation back to their home school are among the rights and services afforded students displaced by the devastating storm, all of which could put extra weight on local districts.
Education
Houston Schools Closed All Week in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Catastrophic flooding and heavy rains led the nation's sixth-largest school district and several others to announce their closure for the rest of the week.
School & District Management
Philadelphia To Add Social Workers At Some Schools
Through a pilot program with the city, the Philadelphia school district will add social workers at 22 schools, with the goal of some day expanding the program to all schools.
Education
Ferguson Superintendent Arrested, Accused of Using Former District's Credit Card; Attorney Denies Charges
Joseph Davis has been superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant school district since 2015.
Equity & Diversity
Urban Districts' Group Decries President Trump's Response to Charlottesville
The Council of the Great City Schools represents nearly 70 of the nation's largest school districts—about 7.3 million students, the majority of whom are Hispanic and African-American.
Equity & Diversity
Buffalo School Board Member Who Insulted Obamas Removed
Carl Paladino had made derogatory comments about former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. The Buffalo school board asked New York state education commissioner to remove him for disclosing confidential information.
Education
Assistant Principal Removed After Writing Book With White Nationalist Symbol
The assistant principal wrote a children's book featuring Pepe the Frog, a cartoon character that has been adopted by the alt-right.
Assessment
Two Atlanta Educators Convicted in Test-Cheating Scandal Lose Appeals
Former Atlanta educators Tamara Cotman and Angela Williamson appealed their convictions on racketeering charges in connection to the widespread cheating scandal in Atlanta Public Schools to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
States
Houston District May Face State Takeover
Officials from the Texas Education Agency told Houston school district officials that a state takeover could be in the offing if the district does not improve some of its persistently struggling schools, the Houston Chronicle reports.