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10 Big Ideas in Education 2020
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School & District Management Inside School Districts' Use of NDAs—and Why Legal Experts Warn CautionNondisclosure agreements can raise a number of legal considerations for districts.
School & District Management Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About The District Academic Officer Persona?The district academic officer is a key player when it comes to purchasing. Test your knowledge of this key buyer persona and see how your results stack up with your peers.
School & District Management Download Navigating Tense Conversations at Work: A Guide for Educators (Downloadable)A downloadable guide to help educators navigate polarizing conflicts.
School & District Management Opinion Education Leaders, You Can't Do Your Job in IsolationAn unusual way to begin a leadership team retreat leads to a deeper understanding of why teachers and leaders need to work together.
School & District Management Educators Rush to Get Food and Shelter to Their Students After Hurricane HeleneDistricts slammed by an unprecedented natural disaster have become shelter zones for their communities.
School & District Management This State Is Bucking Gender and Race Trends in School LeadershipA 12-year study in one state shows a major uptick in the diversity of school leaders.
School & District Management NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks Plans to Resign Amid Federal InvestigationThe hand-picked head of the nation’s largest school district is expected to resign amid a federal corruption investigation.
School & District Management Opinion 5 Lessons Principals Can Learn From U.S. Presidents About LeadershipWhat does it take to lead a school in this polarized political climate? Let history be your guide.
School & District Management What Stresses Out Superintendents? It Depends on How Big Their District IsThe tasks taking up superintendents' time and their top sources of stress differ depending on the size of the districts they lead.
School & District Management Video Tour a School Built to Stay Open in Extreme WeatherRiver Grove Elementary is built to stay open, with the lights on, as extreme weather strikes.
School & District Management Opinion From One Superintendent to Another: Get PoliticalStrong relationships with political leaders help create a supportive network for your schools, even amid partisan turbulence.
School & District Management Q&A What Should School Administrators Wear to Work? A Superintendent’s Style TipsMelanie Kay-Wyatt describes her wardrobe as professional, comfortable, and colorful.
School & District Management Video How School Leaders Can Learn to 'Disagree Better'Leaders can’t avoid conflict. But they can learn to manage it more effectively.School & District Management Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table: How Can We ‘Disagree Better’? A Roadmap for EducatorsExperts in conflict resolution, psychology, and leadership skills offer K-12 leaders skills to avoid conflict in challenging circumstances.
School & District Management Opinion 3 Ways School Leaders Can Build Collective UnderstandingInitiatives will fail without school staff being included in these key conversations.
