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Articles: Human Resources

Wisconsin District Administrators Say Bills Go Too Far

News Update
District administrators in Wisconsin would appreciate greater management leeway in negotiations with teachers' unions, but many say the collective bargaining restrictions crafted by Gov. Scott Walker and the republican-controlled legislature go too far.
Ed Finkel
District Administration, Apr 2011
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collective bargaining
union

Students Need Stable District Leadership

Professional Opinion
In more than one big city school district, including now Seattle, superintendents who have put smart reforms in place, yielding positive results for students, have been removed too soon.
Tom Payzant
District Administration, Apr 2011
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superintendents

Is There a Teacher Shortage on the Horizon?

Supervisors Opinion
Teacher attrition due to layoffs may break the teacher supply line nationwide.
Eamonn O'Donovan
District Administration, Mar 2011
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eammon o'donovan
supervisor's opinion
teacher

Students Need Stable District Leadership

Feature
In more than one big city school district, including now Seattle, superintendents who have put smart reforms in place, yielding positive results for students, have been removed too soon.
Tom Payzant
District Administration, Mar 2011
Tags: 
high-risk
student achievement
superintendents

When Should Districts Observe Religious Holidays?

News Update
Some districts are finding that whether or not to include religious holidays on the academic calendar should be determined by what works best for each individual community.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Feb 2011

Wanted: Supermen and Superwomen

Professional Opinion
Waiting for Superman portrays an unrealistic view of the nation's public schools.
Agustin Orci
District Administration, Jan 2011
Tags: 
teacher
union

New Study Explores the Changing Face of the Superintendent

News Update
A decade since it last did so, the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has again revealed the ever-changing characteristics of school administrators.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Jan 2011
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AASA
superintendents
technology

New Teachers Need Support

Supervisors Opinion
They have a broader range of needs than just curriculum and instruction.
Eamonn O'Donovan
District Administration, Nov 2010
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teacher

DA's 10th Annual Salary Survey: A Salary Recession for School Administrators?

Feature
In addition to the 2009-2010 salary survey data from Educational Research Services, DA shows how administrators are feeling their share of pain given the economic stranglehold on district budgets.
Ron Schachter
District Administration, Sep 2010
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funding
salary
superintendents
teacher evaluation

SPECIAL REPORT: States of Debate: The Die-Hard Communicator

Feature
Margaret Smith, the superintendent of Volusia County (Fla.) School District, uses her collaborative leadership style to get the job done.
Victor Rivero
District Administration, Jun 2010
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communication

Persuading Teachers to Go Rural

Feature
District administrators craft incentives to attract and retain teachers.
Alan Dessoff
District Administration, Jun 2010
Tags: 
benefits
salary

Improving Teacher Recruitment, Evaluation and Training Systems with Assistance from Business

District Profile
Pittsburgh Public Schools was the focus this year of a competition at UC Berkeley in addition to winning a $40 million grant from the Gates Foundation for their Empowering Effective Teachers initiative.
Kevin Butler
District Administration, May 2010
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hiring practices
teacher evaluation

No Time for Old Tactics

Supervisors Opinion
Management and unions must work together in the face of an unprecedented funding crisis for public schools.
Eamonn O'Donovan
District Administration, May 2010
Tags: 
finance
pensions

Who Will Teach? New Opportunity for Teachers

News Update
"Once-in-a-generation" opportunity to recreate workforce policies in order to retain the current fleet of teachers.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Mar 2010
Tags: 
hiring practices
teacher

Retaining Librarians through Mentoring

Problem/Solution
With districts facing budget concerns nationwide, library media programs and staffing are limited.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Mar 2010
Tags: 
hiring practices
mentors
partnerships

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