School Business Relations

School & District Management Ousted Albuquerque Schools Administrator Faces Child Sex Charges
Former deputy superintendent Jason Martinez left his job last week after news broke that he hadn't completed a required background check.
Corey Mitchell, August 24, 2015
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School & District Management Pennsylvania Amends Financial Recovery Plan for Chester Upland District
The Wolf administration says that without drastic steps the district, which has a growing annual deficit, will not open its schools this year.
Denisa R. Superville, August 18, 2015
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2 min read
School & District Management Chicago Changes the Start Time at 82 Schools To Save Money
Chicago is staggering the start of the school day in a move it hopes will cut $13.5 million in transportation costs.
Denisa R. Superville, July 31, 2015
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2 min read
School & District Management Rahm Emanuel Names New Leaders for Chicago Schools
The new leadership team comes to a district facing a host of financial challenges, including a $1.1 billion budget deficit in the upcoming school year.
Denisa R. Superville, July 16, 2015
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3 min read
School & District Management Elements of 'Portfolio' Strategy Taking Root in Some Districts
A new snapshot from the Center on Reinvention Public Education (CRPE) looks at the progress school districts have made in implementing components of the portfolio model strategy.
Denisa R. Superville, June 17, 2015
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3 min read
School & District Management Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder Creates New 'District' to Oversee Detroit Schools
The current Detroit school board and manager will remain, but will have one responsibility: paying off the district's $483 million debt.
Andrew Ujifusa, April 30, 2015
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3 min read
Equity & Diversity Charter Operators Pull Back From Memphis Turnaround Effort
Three national charter networks have recently scaled back plans to take over failing schools in the district, underscoring the challenges for turnaround efforts.
Arianna Prothero, April 21, 2015
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6 min read
Myles Taylor, left, ties a tie for fellow student Maliak Peters at a career fair organized by Academies, Inc., which was held at Philadelphia’s convention center. The teenagers were preparing for a “Dress for Success Relay.”
Myles Taylor, left, ties a tie for fellow student Maliak Peters at a career fair organized by Academies, Inc., which was held at Philadelphia’s convention center. The teenagers were preparing for a “Dress for Success Relay.”
Photo by Charles Mostoller for Education Week
College & Workforce Readiness Outside Groups Build Bridges Between School, Business
Third-party entities are showing educators and businesses how to work together to shape new, more relevant career and technical education programs.
March 25, 2015
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3 min read
Philadelphia high school student Nashali Caquias listens to feedback during a mock job interview at a career fair organized by Academies, Inc., a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that connects businesses and public schools and helps implement career academies.
Philadelphia high school student Nashali Caquias listens to feedback during a mock job interview at a career fair organized by Academies, Inc., a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that connects businesses and public schools and helps implement career academies.
Photo by Charles Mostoller for Education Week
College & Workforce Readiness Employers Are Integral to Career-Tech Programs
New CTE programs pose a new challenge for educators: how to form deeper, longer partnerships with businesses.
March 25, 2015
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8 min read
School & District Management 'Education Innovation Clusters' Aim to Improve Schools
The regional partnerships among school districts, research organizations, private companies, and other groups are emerging around the world to address educational challenges.
Michele Molnar, March 17, 2015
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7 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Leader To Learn From Schools Chief Taps Industry to Bring Rich Career Experiences to Students
Under Superintendent Tom Trigg, students in a suburban Kansas City, Kansas, district get real-world preparation for leading professions. He is recognized as a 2015 Leader To Learn From.
Sean Cavanagh, February 24, 2015
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5 min read
Science Leader To Learn From Leader Leverages Diverse Support for Building STEM Programs
Don Haddad, superintendent in Colorado's St. Vrain Valley school district, ushers in robust science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs with expert help from business and community partners. He is recognized as a 2015 Leader To Learn From.
Sarah D. Sparks, February 24, 2015
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6 min read
Laura Barr, left, founder and owner of e.Merging Educational Consulting in Denver, advises Liz and Justin Wasserman on the school choices available for their 4-year-old daughter. Ms. Barr’s services are popular with middle-income parents in the high-choice city.
Laura Barr, left, founder and owner of e.Merging Educational Consulting in Denver, advises Liz and Justin Wasserman on the school choices available for their 4-year-old daughter. Ms. Barr’s services are popular with middle-income parents in the high-choice city.
Nathan W. Armes for Education Week
Families & the Community Consultants Steer Parents Through Maze of School Choice
As public K-12 options multiply in some cities, families are paying for experts to guide them through the selection and enrollment processes.
Arianna Prothero, February 3, 2015
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7 min read
School Choice & Charters Law Firms File Request on Behalf of Special Ed. Students in York City, Pa. Case
A local judge is expected to rule on whether to appoint a receiver to oversee the district, which could lead the district to turn over school operations to a charter-management organization.
Denisa R. Superville, December 23, 2014
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2 min read
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