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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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
New York Education Commissioner Orders Hearing in Carl Paladino Case
The Buffalo School Board asked New York state education commissioner to remove Carl Paladino from the board for allegedly disclosing confidential information discussed in executive board sessions.
School & District Management
Baltimore County Superintendent To Resign, Transition to Next Chapter
S. Dallas Dance has led the 112,000-student district, which is among the nation's 30 largest, since 2012.
Education
Task Force Recommends Closing Three Indianapolis High Schools
The report on facilities use in the Indianapolis school district said the district could save more than $4 million annually by closing three of its seven high schools.
School & District Management
Kentucky's Jefferson County Superintendent to Resign
Announcement of Donna Hargens' resignation comes as the state of Kentucky is conducting a comprehensive audit of the district, which could lead to a state takeover.
School & District Management
New Jersey Educator Named National 2017 Assistant Principal of the Year
Brad Currie, who co-founded the popular #Satchat on Twitter, was chosen as this year's National Assistant Principal of the Year.
Education
Feds Seek 89-Month Sentence for Former Chicago CEO in Corruption Case
Barbara Byrd-Bennett, the former CEO Chicago Public Schools, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for her role in steering more than $20 million in no-bid contracts to SUPES Academy.
School Choice & Charters
How Are Charters and District Schools Working Together? In Many Ways
While cooperation between traditional districts and charter schools has deepened in some cities, issues such as facilities, special education services, transportation, and politics remain points of contention between the two sectors in most places.
School & District Management
Alabama Educator Selected to Lead National Elementary Principals' Group
L. Earl Franks, who now serves as executive director of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools, will lead the National Association of Elementary School Principals, starting July 1.
Teaching Profession
Education Groups Push Congress to Fight for Title II Funding
eliminating Title II would hamper efforts to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act, the federal education law that Congress approved in December 2015, education advocates say.
School & District Management
School Leaders to Congress: Protect Principals From Trump Budget Cuts
Organizations that support and represent principals, teacher-leaders, and educator-preparation programs are calling on Congress to maintain funding for Title II, Part A and other programs that support school leaders.
School & District Management
Georgia School Turnaround Bill Advances
If a Georgia bill becomes law, the state board of education will hire a new "chief turnaround officer," who will work with schools whose achievement ranks them in the state's bottom 5 percent.
Equity & Diversity
New York City Will Not Allow Immigration Agents in Schools Without Warrants
New York City, the country's largest school system, says it will not allow federal immigration agents to enter its schools without signed warrants, and will host forums to help immigrant families know their rights and services available to them.
School & District Management
New Schools Chief for New Orleans' Recovery School District
Patrick Dobard, who led the Recovery School District for the last five years, will become the CEO of New Schools for New Orleans. The Recovery School District, which took over most of the city's schools after Hurricane Katrina, is scheduled to become part of the Orleans Parish School Board next year.
School & District Management
Immigration Enforcement Will Happen 'Over My Dead Body,' Superintendent Says
A former undocumented immigrant himself, Miami-Dade schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho throws down the gauntlet on immigration enforcement.