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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: school & district management, district leadership, and school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.
Curriculum
Miami-Dade To Offer Curriculum from University of Cambridge
The Florida school district will soon offer the programs from the Cambridge International Examinations in 86 schools.
School & District Management
New Superintendents in Clark County, Nev., and Boston
Pat Skorkowsky will be superintendent in Clark County, Nev. John McDonough will be interim superintendent in Boston.
Education
Chicago Board Votes to Close 49 Elementary Schools
After months of protests and last-minute pleas to stop the massive closure, the local board of education supports Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to shut down campuses in an effort to stave off a looming $1 billion deficit.
Federal
Elementary Teacher Is Likely Winner in L.A. School Board Runoff
The candidate backed by a coalition of wealthy education activists that include New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was heavily favored to win the runoff for the seat that represents the San Fernando Valley.
Teaching Profession
Education Week Webinar: Principal Evaluation in Chicago and Hawaii
There is a webinar about principal evaluation on Wednesday, May 29, at 3pm E.T.
Education
Deadly Tornado Crushes Oklahoma Schools
The Associated Press reports that schoolchildren are among the dead after the massive twister struck suburban Oklahoma City Monday.
Education
Chicago School Closure Protests Head Into Third Day
As the Chicago Board of Education prepares to vote this week, strong protests against massive school closures in the city continue.
Education
Philadelphia Teachers, Students Protest 'Doomsday' Budget Cuts
Staff and students in Philadelphia are protesting the draconian budget measures.
Education
What's the Best Background for a Superintendent?
The Wake County, N.C. district named four semi-finalists for its superintendency last week. Will big districts look to traditional or nontraditional candidates?
Education
Chicago Teachers' Union Sues District Over School Closure Plan
The lawsuits, filed in federal court on behalf of parents, allege that the district is violating the civil rights of special education students and African-American students.
School Choice & Charters
Broad Foundation Names Three Finalists for Charter Schools Prize
Achievement First, KIPP Foundation, and Uncommon Schools are the three contenders to be awarded the Broad Foundation's top charter network prize in July.
Assessment
And So Ends the Seattle Testing Boycott Saga—for Now
Seattle superintendent José Banda emailed the district with a plan of action for the MAP test that spawned a teacher boycott.
Teaching Profession
Pushback Against Dallas Superintendent Continues
Opposition is growing in Dallas to Superintendent Mike Miles' plans to implement a principal evaluation system that draws on students' test scores.
Education
Detroit's Emergency Manager Law Challenged—Again
The NAACP says the state's emergency manager law disenfranchises and disproportionately affects African-American Michigan residents.