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District Administration, October 2012 Table of Contents

Cover Story

The Challenge of Assessing Project-Based Learning
Suzie Boss
On the heels of Common Core State Standards, administrators begin assessing critical thinking and content mastery.

Features

Feature

Superintendents' Frustrations Grow, But Intangible Rewards Remain High
J.D.Solomon
Not Your Grandparents' Vocational School
Ron Schachter
A green wave is making an impact on what students are learning and where they’re headed.
The Challenge of Assessing Project-Based Learning
Suzie Boss
On the heels of Common Core State Standards, administrators begin assessing critical thinking and content mastery.
Education Platforms for America
Staff report
The Democratic national education platform, just released in September, calls for a strong public education with publicly-funded programs. The Republican national education platform calls for more consumer choice.
Why Teaching Civic Engagement is Essential
Dawn Reiss
Teaching the fundamentals of American government builds the foundation for more engaged citizens in the future.

District CIO

District CIO

Keeping Pace with Technology Innovation
Susan McLester
Learn valuable tips, shortcuts and resources to help your district stay on the upside of the digital divide.
Managing BYOD Effectively
Courtney Williams
Innovative tools provide low-cost Internet access and help district leaders keep students and infrastructure safe.

CIO News

Full Power on the Internet Highway
Angela Pascopella
Va. Students Automate Magnet School Application
Lynn Russo Whylly

Opinion

Professional Opinion

Giving Teachers and Administrators an Informed Voice Around the Common Core
Michael J. Rush
Return-to-Work Program Avoids Myths
Jeff Marshall

Going Mobile

Higher Ed Has MOOCs, but K12 Still Needs to Catch Up
Cathleen Norris and Elliot Soloway

Solutions

Problem/Solution

A Culture Shift Transforms Achievement in West Virginia
Courtney Williams

District Profile

Enrollment Explosion
Ericka Mellon
The Oro Grande (Calif.) School District has grown dramatically thanks to creative charter schools.

Administrator Profile

White’s Waivers
Jennifer Elise Chase
The Indianapolis superintendent brought stability—and graduation waivers.

Briefings

News Update

Give Wood a Chance
Marion Herbert
New-Age Banned Books
Lauren Williams
Are Expanded-Learning-Time Models Worthwhile?
Marion Herbert
New York Joins Other States for Cooperative Purchasing
Avi Asher-Schapiro
Latest ACT Results Prove Needs for At-Risk Students
Marion Herbert
Fast Fact
DA Staff
A Push for Mandate Relief in New York
Angela Pascopella
New Report Urges Compromise in Mathematics Curriculum
Marion Herbert
Pa. District Won’t Renew Charter for Growing School
Bridget McCrea
District Health Solutions Pay Off
Avi Asher-Schapiro
People Watch
Angela Pascopella

Departments

Publisher's Letter
Welcoming Back a Longtime Friend
Daniel E. Kinnaman
Noteworthy Books
Noteworthy Books
Lauren Williams
Recommended Reading for District Administrators
New Products
New Products
Lauren Williams
The latest in hardware, software, books & materials, facilities and the Internet
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