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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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
Trump's Education Budget 'Falls Far Short,' Education Groups Say
The Council of the Great City Schools and the National Association of Secondary School Principals say the spending blueprint will hamstring efforts to educate public school students.
Law & Courts
To Keep Struggling Schools Open, Detroit Will Sue the State of Michigan
The state's school reform office identified 38 schools statewide for potential closure because they have ranked in the bottom 5 percent academically for three straight years.
School & District Management
Betsy DeVos to Urban District Leaders: 'I Support Great Public Schools'
In her first outing before the Council of the Great City Schools, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she was agnostic about the type of schools as long as the needs of parents and children are met.
School & District Management
Betsy DeVos and Boys of Color on Agenda at Urban School Leaders' Conference
Urban superintendents and school board members dove into sessions on state and federal education policy, school governance, English-language learners, and initiatives supporting males of color at the Council of the Great City Schools conference.
School Climate & Safety
Public Schools' Infrastructure Gets Near Failing Grade From Civil Engineers
Nearly a quarter of school buildings were rated in "fair" or "poor" condition, The American Society of Civil Engineers said in its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card.
School & District Management
Betsy DeVos to Speak at Urban School Leaders' Legislative Conference
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is expected to address superintendents and school board members from the country's largest school districts in Washington, D.C., on Monday at the annual legislative conference of the Council of the Great City Schools.
School Choice & Charters
Expensive Los Angeles School Board Election Sends Two Seats to Runoff
Los Angeles school board president Steve Zimmer will face a run-off election against challenger Nick Melvion in one of two runoffs for two seats on the Los Angeles School Board.
Teaching Profession
What Are the Top Districts for Supporting and Retaining Great Teachers?
The National Center on Teacher Quality named eight districts as its first ever "Great Districts For Great Teachers" for their initiatives in the areas of recruitment and support.
Education
Chance the Rapper Donates $1 Million to Chicago Public Schools
The Grammy-award winning rapper, who attended Chicago public schools, urged companies to donate to the city's schools and pledged to give $10,000 for every $100,000 donated.
Education
Virginia District to Close on 'A Day Without A Woman' Protest
The Alexandria, Va., school district said more than 300 staffers had requested leave on Wednesday, March 8, International Women's Day and the day of a planned women's strike.
School Choice & Charters
Louisville Mayor Urges Kentucky Lawmakers to Slow Down on K-12 Bills
Mayor Greg Fischer said that two bills in the statehouse--one that would dismantle Louisville's long-standing integration efforts and the other to allow charter schools--could upend public schooling in the city.
States
Public School Fees Can Add Up, Limit Access to Education, Report Finds
A survey of Louisiana school districts and charter schools found that all schools charged students for something, and that some of the fees were punitive.
Education
Women's Demonstration Prompts North Carolina District to Cancel Classes
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district has canceled classes on March 8, when "A Day Without a Woman" demonstrations are planned in cities around the world. The district expects a large number of staff absences, which the superintendent said would affect student safety and the ability to operate schools.
School & District Management
Oregon Educator Chosen as 2017 Superintendent of the Year
Matthew Utterback, the superintendent of the North Clackamas school district in Milwaukie, Ore., was selected from a field of four finalists as the 2017 Superintendent of the Year.