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7 important lessons to start your leadership journey

Matthew X. Joseph -
Leadership isn’t about knowing it all. It’s about growing through it all.
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Education Department’s latest priority: ‘Patriotic education’

Micah Ward -
According to the Education Department, a patriotic education prioritizes a "unifying and uplifting" portrayal of the nation's founding ideals.
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Explaining the fear and pushback surrounding civics education

Micah Ward -
District leaders say teachers are "tiptoeing" around controversial topics in fear of political pushback from their communities.
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Expert: School vouchers will create new money for K12

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Nearly $28 billion could be generated annually, Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab predicts.

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Here’s a look at the latest leaders on the move

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent David Vinson, who is leaving Texas' Wylie Independent School District after 14 years to take the helm at Conroe ISD, is among the leaders taking on new roles.

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Matt Zalaznick -
Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

Matt Zalaznick -
When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models. 

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

Matt Zalaznick -
Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.

This small district is only as strong as its community

Matt Zalaznick -
When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the size—or lack of it—makes for very strong relationships.

How to rally the community when disaster strikes

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Antonio Shelton learned on the job at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District that preparedness begins with building relationships before the crisis occurs
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No more networks? Chicago Public Schools considers reorganizing middle management

Chalkbeat -
District leaders say the change could be a way to make the administration more responsive to school needs and to save money, but some principals are concerned about an organizational overhaul in the middle of the school year.

Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

The Texas Tribune -
Texas lawmakers approved a plan to replace the STAAR test with three shorter exams throughout the school year. But parents, educators and experts worry the change could actually increase testing pressure, since the end-of-year exam will still weigh heavily in school accountability ratings.

Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals

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Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.

Arizona public schools remain ranked last in the U.S. as voucher spending hits $1 billion

Arizona Mirror -
The rankings scored states by evaluating graduation rates, standardized test scores, funding levels, class size, quality of higher education and safety. Arizona scored last for the second year in a row.
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