Report: Public vs. Charter

Posted on October 2, 2019 Written by

A new Federal Report on “school choice” has just been released by the National Center for Education Statistics. This two-decade project studied changes in enrollment in traditional public schools, charters, and private schools … including information on achievement and parental satisfaction.

The bottom line? Despite a five-fold increase in the charter sector between 2000 and 2016, the report found no meaningful difference in achievement between charter schools and traditional public schools.

The report also includes five key findings about schooling in America and how it is continuing to change.

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Teacher Retention

Posted on September 24, 2019 Written by

Retaining good teachers is often a challenge. Here are three strategies that principals can use to help support and encourage their teachers.

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Seasoned Advice

Posted on September 10, 2019 Written by

That first year as a principal can be daunting to say the least! So the editors of Education Dive asked veteran superintendents and principals from a variety of districts across the country what advice they would give to beginning administrators. Here is their response.

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Are You Right for the Job?

Posted on August 26, 2019 Written by

Once you’ve decided to become an school administrator, you’ll need to consider which kind of school you prefer. Matching a leader to a school can be challenging. Although you may think you know what you’d like, it’s always good to expand your perspective. Here are some key things you should know about yourself when choosing a school to lead. (Special thanks to Dr. Treadway for sharing this one!)

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