Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

Leaning into the pros of leading a rural school

Principal Natalie Page is leaning into the positives of leading a rural school despite the challenges that come with recruiting teachers and providing an expansive curriculum.

New leader tops list of best high schools in the U.S.

A new No. 1 high school has soared to the top of the list of the best in the U.S. According to U.S. News & World Report, the best high schools are those that educate students from all social and economic backgrounds by exposing them to rigorous coursework.

Staying sane: Leaders share the ways they de-stress and decompress

The student mental health crisis and high turnover in leadership have tilted the spotlight toward the wellness of K12 leaders. Superintendent Shane McCord, for one, finds his moments of self-care zen by spending time with his family, fishing and—surprisingly or not—doing yard work.

Big district gets new leader as busy hiring season continues

Broward County Public Schools' superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won't be a national search to replace him.

Teaching with AI: How quickly are we transforming K12?

On National AI Literacy Day, a new survey shows that AI may well transform education but fewer than one in five teachers have used the latest technology in the classroom.

Book bans are hitting new heights this school year

Books about women, sexual violence and rape that have are being challenged based on obscenity while race, LGBTQ and transgender identities continue to be frequent targets.

Ominous signs are emerging in recent school board discussions

Staffing cuts and terminations have become more frequent topics at school board meetings over the past year, according to the Burbio's tracker that has captivated District Administration.

Tennessee is ramping up penalties for student threats. Research shows that’s not the best way to keep schools safe

Zero-tolerance measures can counteract what some experts consider a crucial tool for protecting students and the larger community.

5 ways districts can better handle social media threats

School leaders should work with law enforcement to develop a response plan that starts discreetly, at a lower intensity, and scales up rapidly if a threat becomes credible.

Courts rule on missed IEP goals and Title IX; preschool guidance released

How much IEP progress is enough for a district to show that it provided free appropriate public education? According to one court regarding a middle schooler with a seizure disorder, not hitting annual IEP goals is not enough progress.

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