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Why this 'Superintendent to Watch' prioritizes the 'individual student'

Micah Ward | January 24, 2024

Meet Philip Brown, superintendent at the Jackson County School System in Georgia, who was recently named one of the NSPRA's 25 "Superintendents to Watch."

Wisconsin school districts ask for funding referendums more often

Green Bay Press-Gazette | January 24, 2024

More than 50 school districts have already said they're putting at least one referendum on the ballot in 2024, and many others are considering it.

Students' reading and math scores are abysmal. So why is only one getting attention?

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | January 24, 2024

Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results showed U.S. students hit an all-time low in their math scores last year while reading scores appear to have plateaued. Out of 81 countries, the U.S. was sixth in reading and 26th in math.

Keeping Florida schools staffed with substitute teachers—partnership improves fill rates by 30%.

Kelly Education | January 24, 2024

By Kelly Education January 24, 2024 The School District of Osceola County (SDOC) educates more than 69,000 students in 60 schools—26 elementary, nine middle, ten high schools, five multi-level and three virtual schools in the heart of Central Florida. With more than 4,000 full-time faculty teachers, the district had always hired its own substitute teachers […]

An East Texas school district’s flagpole raises questions about America’s separation of church and state

The Texas Tribune | January 24, 2024

The LaPoynor school district frequently flies a Christian flag, but may not be running afoul of the Constitution because it says students are choosing to raise it.

Which Columbus schools will close? Task force to make recommendations

The Columbus Dispatch | January 24, 2024

Consolidating the district's 113 school buildings will reduce costs, the report said, noting that 47% of the schools have not had any major renovations in more than 50 years.

Taking a closer look at what's behind school weather decisions

NBC Connecticut | January 24, 2024

Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Verna Ruffin said it requires consultation between various groups, including public works and bus companies.

Okemos superintendent gets 38% raise, now highest paid in Ingham County

The Lansing State Journal | January 24, 2024

Hood's salary increased from $175,389 to $241,475. The increase was voted on during a special Board of Education meeting last month, with six board members voting in favor. Board member Katie Cavanaugh was absent. The district confirmed the contract details Tuesday.

More than 200 North Carolina teachers must pay back mistaken $1,250 bonus

NBC News | January 24, 2024

The 225 teachers each received bonuses of $1,250 on Jan. 12 in off-cycle paychecks. The bonuses were intended for new teachers as incentives to fill critically vacant positions. None of the teachers who received the bonus were new hires.

Safety concerns rise after two teachers carjacked outside of West Baltimore elementary school

CBS News | January 24, 2024

One of the incidents happened Monday around 7 a.m., according to police. The victim told officers she was outside the school when someone approached her and demanded her personal belongings and car keys.

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