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Articles: Board of Education

A Nation at Risk: 30 Years Later

Industry experts gathered to discuss what has changed--and hasn’t--since “A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform” was published
Kylie Lacey
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at-risk

When Being Fired Becomes an Epiphany

Administrator Profile
This Illinois superintendent went corporate and then returned to education with a greater focus.
Angela Pascopella
District Administration, May 2013

People Watch

News Update
Alison DeNisco
District Administration, Feb 2013
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principals
profiles
superintendents
teacher

Big Shoes Filled

Administrator Profile
A lifetime of small-town values spurs continuous success for Joyce Littleton Craft in the Hot Springs (Ark.) School District.
Jen Chase
District Administration, Feb 2013
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profiles
superintendents

Security for Administration Centers and School Board Meetings

Professional Opinion
These sites are often overlooked for safety planning by school leaders.
Kenneth S. Trump
District Administration, July/Aug 2012
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Ken Trump
school boards

Nation’s Second-Largest District Builds Enrollment Forecasting Platform

Problem/Solution
Courtney Williams
District Administration, July/Aug 2012
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enrollment

People Watch

News Update
Marion Herbert
District Administration, June 2012
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safety
superintendents

Year One of Texas Textbook Adoption Freedom

News Update
The 2011-2012 school year marked the first time in decades that Texas school districts could purchase instructional materials without approval by the state board of education.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, June 2012
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history curriculum
science curriculum

Principals as Instructional Leaders

Feature
But can they do it all? And at what cost?
Ed Finkel
District Administration, June 2012
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best practices
principals
school climate

The Art of Hiring

Feature
Searching for a superintendent can be easier if school board members keep these ideas in mind:
Lindsay Oishi
District Administration, May 2012
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superintendents

SPECIAL RECRUITMENT REPORT: The Critical Task of Hiring a New Chief

The ins and outs of this tiresome process can be simple if you know these local and national options. This is one of two stories in a special recruitment report in this issue.
Lindsay Oishi
District Administration, May 2012
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superintendents

Time to Make Our Voices Even Louder

Professional Opinion
Strong public schools for all our students are the best investment our nation can make.
Anne L. Bryant
District Administration, March 2012

The DNA of an Effective School Board

Professional Opinion
Maximizing the potential of your governance team
Arthur Griffin
District Administration, Apr 2009
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community
school boards
student achievement

Sharpening a District’s Leadership Model

Feature
Choosing the right governance model will lead to higher student achievement. (Second of a Two-Part Series)
Chuck Namit
District Administration, Dec 2008
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superintendents

Turning the Tables on Assessment

Feature
Assessing and evaluating school boards and superintendents are vital to meeting district goals. (First of a Two-Part Series)
Chuck Namit
District Administration, Nov 2008
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superintendents

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