Los Angeles Welcomes New Superintendent
Deasy is working on an performance management plan for the district that aims for a higher graduation rate and improved math scores for middle school students, among other improvements.
Gov. Given Power to Remove Atlanta School Board Members
The Atlanta district's high schools have been put on probation because of school board in-fighting.
South Carolina Aiming For Better-Trained Principals
The state would like to see principals evaluated more frequently, and create alternate paths to the principalship.
Detroit: Education Department Intervention?
The district is facing school closures and leadership upheaval.
Reaction to New York Leadership Shakeup
New York observers say the chancellor's dismissal after less than 100 days in office is a sign of mayoral missteps.
NYC Chancellor Cathie Black Out After Three Months
Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott is the mayor's pick to step into the role.
Conservative Candidates Lose in Two School Board Races
Both were profiled in a recent Education Week article about tea party conservatives flexing their muscle in school board races.
N.Y. Chancellor Faces Low Poll Numbers
Cathleen P. Black's poll numbers have remained consistently low, but parents of children in the district say they're generally happy with their schools.
Broad Announces Four Finalists for $1 Million Prize
The finalists this year have all been nominated for the award before.
Groups Say Federal Policy Should Support Good Principals
Federal policy should pay as much attention to training good principals as it does to promoting effective teaching, say two education policy groups.
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