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Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of District 91心頭istration and a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District 91心頭istration 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.

Students applying to college are now more reluctant to report their race

Colleges may benefit from communicating to students more clearly the value and the lack of risk associated with sharing demographic data, a new the report advises.

Teachers are going to hate it: How social media apps hooked teens at school

Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed childrens attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.

An experienced superintendent returns to the top spot

Former Nashville superintendent Shawn Joseph picked to lead a Maryland district as a wave of first-timers take the helm across the country.

Expectations gap: A new phenomenon teachers are now facing

The realities teachers face in class every day may lag behind the guidance, resources and collaboration they receive to solve challenges.

How to get even more out of evaluation and testing

Evaluation and testing reflect what happens before the processes start, and also gauge district credibility.

Longtime and interim leaders are promoted in big districts

Tiffany McMaster takes the helm in Washoe County Public Schools, Anthony Jarrett is promoted at North Side ISD and Dyann Mack is named superintendent in Harford County Schools.

We now have clashing views on the value of college

Americans' outlook on the value of college is split between a belief in the power of a degree and serious doubts about affordability.

Leaders are taking new posts as school year winds down

Adrian Talley is named the next superintendent of Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. Interim leader Cancy McArn becomes the permanent superintendent Sacramento City USD.

How to boost K12 morale so your educators stay

Have you ever considered retention as a long-term expression of K12 morale? Here's a guidebook for keeping your staff motivated.

Texas takes over second school district this month. See where, why

The Texas Education Agency replaces the elected school board and superintendent at Beaumont ISD near Houston just days after the agency took the same action against Lake Worth ISD in North Texas.

Teachers need new tactics as more students fall below grade level

The growing number of students unlikely to reach end-of-year proficiency in math means instruction has become significantly more challenging.

Baltimore taps leader from Philadelphia as its new CEO

Jermaine Dawson is a deputy superintendent in The School District of Philadelphia and a91心頭Top 100 education influencer.

How to excel in the role of chief people officer

Why do educators want to join your district? A group of 50 91心頭 Leadership Institute superintendents shares insights into morale, feedback and credibility.

Women in K12 leadership want more opportunities to advance

Ambitious female educators say they are steered away from developing skills in finance, operations, talent management and other non-academic roles.

Here are 5 pillars that power one superintendent’s leadership

Being present in the community is key to the widespread support David Clendening says he has developed during nearly two decades at the helm of Franklin Community Schools.