
Lori Koerner is the assistant superintendent for human resources and elementary education at Riverhead Central School District in New York.
I propose we add teacher preparation and retention to the list of critical issues in education and place them high on that list.
There are numerous challenges facing our education system. Given the ever-changing dynamics of American public education, the most critical issues in the next five years include funding, school safety, student mental health, technology and innovation.
I taught in a classroom for 26 years prior to becoming an administrator. Over the years, I’ve realized that when educators hear the word "data," the first things that come to mind are numbers and test scores. At a time when data-driven instruction stands at the forefront of every decision we make, we must understand […]

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In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
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How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we’ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
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From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.
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From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download Resource
From Cognia
In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
Download Resource
From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
Download Resource
From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we’ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
Download Resource
From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.
Download Resource
From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
Download Resource
From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download Resource
