Opinion

Twice a month, board of director members for Topeka Public Schools in Kansas spend the first 20 minutes of their board meetings celebrating the district’s diverse culture and employee accomplishments. “We highlight employees and their achievements, and acknowledge our diverse community,” says Tiffany Anderson, superintendent at TPS, a district that supports roughly 3,000 teachers and […]

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 […]

I run a company that provides analysis of mortgage borrowers to financial institutions. As a result, I am often approached for financial advice. The most common questions are: Should I buy this or that stock? Are home prices going up or down? Should I invest in Bitcoin? Rarely if ever am I asked: How much […]

Coding can serve as a catalyst for schools looking to integrate tech more meaningfully into required subjects, as well as the glue that binds together learning connections across them.

A school underwent a significant transformation from being the lowest performing elementary school to one of the highest performing for high growth/proficiency.

How district leaders can maximize the time, energy and money spent on safety.