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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.
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Here are 5 pillars that power one superintendent’s leadership

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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.
Leadership

How superintendents are building a new student-first playbook

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K12 leaders aren't driven to manage buildings. They want to forge cultures built on innovation, strategy and community connection.
Leadership

2 big districts, and many others, pick new superintendents

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Chicago Public Schools choses Macquline King, Ed.D., as its new CEO and Saint Louis Public Schools promotes interim leader Myra Berry to superintendent.
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How Gyimah Whitaker ensures students catch a rising academic tide

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The superintendent took the helm of a high-performing City Schools of Decatur. Then, she dug deeper into the achievement numbers.

Diverse group of administrators gets first chances at superintendency

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Texas Education Agency has appointed Peter Licata, who briefly led Broward County Public Schools, as the superintendent in the state's takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Higher ed

College costs aren’t surging. In fact, here’s how they’ve declined

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Inflationadjusted net prices have dropped for virtually all students over the past decade across public and private institutions, a new analysis reveals.
National news

Jury finds Meta’s platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits

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Prosecutors argued that Metawhich owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsAppviolated parts of the state's Unfair Practices Act on accusations the company hid what it knew about the dangers of child sexual exploitation on its platforms and impacts on child mental health.
National news

Florida educator tapped to lead Fort Worth schools under Texas takeover

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Peter B. Licata, who served as Broward County Public Schools superintendent for less than a year, is now charged with driving rapid academic gains for Fort Worth ISDs nearly 68,000 students.
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How to operationalize empathy in a rural district

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Superintendent Karen Haberberger incorporates her yoga practice, concepts of brave leadhership and background in special education to steer staff and student success.
Leadership

Districts are filling top spots at a rapid pace

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Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia picked Alexandra Estrella, who leads Connecticut's Norwalk Public Schools, as its next superintendent. A Missouri district picks its first-ever female leader.
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How Superintendent Pamela Nathan rallies her district around innovation

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Superintendent Pamela Nathan models her New Jersey district after organizations that are driven to innovate by evolving markets and other forces.

LAUSD places Carvalho on leave, appoints interim superintendent

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Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was placed on paid leave by the Los Angeles Unified School District's Board of Education, which named Andres Chait acting superintendent.
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Why this superintendent is driven by ‘Trust Accelerators’

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Getting students, staff and stakeholders engaged in school culture relies on aligning everyone's vision around continuous improvement.
Higher ed

Students don’t share the public’s doubts about college value

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Large majorities of students believe their investment in higher ed is worthwhile, that their degrees will lead to jobs and that they can express themselves freely on campus.
Leadership

How today’s superintendents are building engines of community

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Leaders are pushing back against rhetoric, building sidewalks, ensuring education is still venerated and making teachers feel valued.
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