Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a District Administration staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.

3 ways the Department of Education wants states to address absenteeism

"We know that one of the most important things we can do to help our students learn is to make sure they come to school consistently and make our families and communities strong partners in this effort," writes U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

How to encourage reading literacy in a digital age

The digital age is here and it's forcing educators to adapt new ways of approaching reading literacy. How can we teach students not only to be digitally literate but be literate in this time?

Meet NASSP’s 3 Assistant Principal of the Year finalists

This year's finalists are recognized for their success in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. Learn what qualities make them such qualified candidates.

3 ways parents say school communications can improve

Sending families positive updates celebrating their child's good attendance, for instance, is something more parents would like to see, a new survey suggests.

Should schools be allowed funding for surveillance technology?

Last year, New York issued a statewide ban on using facial recognition technology in its schools. These civil rights advocates argue there needs to be more federal intervention.

This university’s approach to special educator shortages? Full-tuition scholarships

The $1.25 million grant will award six students per year a scholarship that covers nearly 100% of their in-state tuition and other fees, including textbooks and housing. Better yet, the scholarship doesn't require students to commit to teaching in Texas out of college.

College vs. workforce prep: At which are schools more successful?

Less than half of all public schools rate themselves as doing "very good" or "excellent" in providing college preparation, according to new data.

Hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ students quadrupled in these 28 states

That's according to a new analysis of FBI data showing a huge spike nationwide between 2015-19 and 2021-22 since divisive concepts first entered the forefront of education policy-making.

Superintendent salaries are being outpaced by inflation amid high demand

That's according to The School Superintendents Association's annual salary and benefits study, which suggests that the median salary in 2023 was $7,000 less than it was in 2013.

How this principal gives a voice to those who need it most

NASSP's National Advocacy Champion of the Year Chris Young recently joined several hundred leaders in a trip to the nation's capital to discuss student mental health and teachers shortages. He shares with District Administration why advocacy has always been his responsibility.

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