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Why School Leaders Should Embrace 360-Degree Feedback—and How to Do It
Why School Leaders Should Embrace 360-Degree Feedback—and How to Do It

By Brad Johnson As educational leaders, you’re constantly striving to elevate the quality of your schools. Leadership isn’t just about overseeing operations; it’s fundamentally about building meaningful relationships and actively listening to the voices of those you lead,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


Manatee County Schools spends $10 million on new security upgrades
Manatee County Schools spends $10 million on new security upgrades

By Julia Hazel The school district has invested $10 million into new security measures for the upcoming school year that also includes costs of construction to build up security at school buildings. Starting today, at all Manatee County high schools, students and visitors will walk through a... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


2 Orange County schools go down to the wire to open on time
2 Orange County schools go down to the wire to open on time

By Gabrielle Russon Parents, students and District employees can all breathe a collective sigh of relief in Orange County Public Schools. Two middle schools with construction projects going down to the wire just barely opened in time for the first day of school. Howard Middle School, a... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


Broward schools superintendent clarifies cellphone ban exceptions, consequences
Broward schools superintendent clarifies cellphone ban exceptions, consequences

By Alecia Taylor Broward Superintendent Howard Hepburn said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon that the district wants to work with students as they get used to the new cellphone policy which is being implemented this year. Broward school board members adopted the new policy last... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


Meet the new principals joining the Volusia, Flagler school districts this year
Meet the new principals joining the Volusia, Flagler school districts this year

By Mary Ellen Ritter With a new school year comes new principals in Volusia and Flagler counties. Old Kings Elementary is the only Flagler County school starting the year with a new principal. Former Buddy Taylor Middle School assistant principal Jessica Fries will fill the role. She has... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


How a Real-Time Dashboard & Statewide Push Are Cutting Chronic Absenteeism in RI
How a Real-Time Dashboard & Statewide Push Are Cutting Chronic Absenteeism in RI

By Liz Cohen As the nation’s educators ready themselves for the start of a new school year, they’re no doubt wondering how many students are going to show up after several years of sharply higher absenteeism rates postpandemic. In Rhode Island, where an innovative statewide... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


Seminole County Schools take student lunches to the next level
Seminole County Schools take student lunches to the next level

By Ybeth Bruzual A pizzeria, The Roost, a Mexican Grill, and Asian cuisine. These are not the food options at the mall or the airport near you. These are the tasty offerings at some schools in Seminole County Public Schools. Instead of one long counter serving food, they have various... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


'The best day': South Florida students head back to school
'The best day': South Florida students head back to school

By: Matt Papaycik , Stephanie Susskind Tens of thousands of Palm Beach County students returned to school on Monday. "This is the best day of the school year. Always," said Dr. Allison Castellano, the principal of Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. "It's absolutely amazing to... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


Students return to school in Central Florida facing new security rules and ongoing bus worries
Students return to school in Central Florida facing new security rules and ongoing bus worries

By Alissa Gary Central Florida public school students return to school Monday as school districts debut enhanced safety rules, open new campuses and wrestle with the ongoing bus driver shortages. Student safety is a top concern for school districts across the state, most of which also start... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Florida’s Pre-k budget shortchanges early childhood education, critics say, just as in past years
Florida’s Pre-k budget shortchanges early childhood education, critics say, just as in past years

By Michael Cuglietta Florida is the only state where a child’s right to a “high quality” pre-K education is constitutionally protected, yet its preschool program is one of the lowest funded in the country, and the budget hike lawmakers approved this spring won’t... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better
3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better

By Olina Banerji There is a wide gap between how teachers and school leaders view professional development. For many teachers, PD conjures up images of boring, one-sided lectures that have little to do with their classroom reality. In fact, almost half of the 1,498 teachers surveyed by the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Lake County schools strained by population surge as new developments rise
Lake County schools strained by population surge as new developments rise

As the new school year begins, Lake County, Florida, is grappling with a population surge stretching its schools to their limits. New neighborhoods, roads, and schools are rapidly emerging across the county. Kelly Randall, Executive Director of Facilities and Growth Planning for Lake County... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024