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How America Can Improve—And Compete—With High-Achieving Countries

The National Center on Education and Economy released a report that outlines key aspects of other educational systems worldwide that are outperforming the U.S.

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY REPORT: The Changing Role of the CTO

District technology leaders are taking on greater responsibilities and contributing to the strategic vision of school systems.

New Directions for Special Ed

Mainstreaming, population shifts, early intervention and budget cuts create challenges and opportunities for district leaders.

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Pioneering States in One-to-One Implementations

Three states led the way in large-scale one-to-one programs.

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Partnering to Make One-to-One Work

We recently spoke with Eileen Lento, an education and government strategist at Intel, about her observations on one-to-one programs in K12 schools.

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Lessons Learned from One-to-One

After nearly a decade of ambitious programs that put a laptop in the hands of every student, have they made any difference?

District-level Downsizing

Exploding state budget deficits are forcing administrators to cut their own jobs.

Budgeting Based on Student Needs

This California district demonstrates that students can be the foundation of all school financial decisions.

Army Strong, Superintendent Savvy

Anthony Tata brings three decades of military experience to his new job leading schools—and some of its controversial policies—in Wake County, N.C.

Starving for Recess

Elementary schools that buck tradition and place recess before lunch consistently report improvements in student nutrition and behavior.

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