Turnaround Schools
School Climate & Safety
A Movie Based on the Atlanta Test-Cheating Scandal Is in the Works
Actor Michael B. Jordan told the New York Times he will portray a teacher caught up in the city's testing scandal.
States
Chiefs Share Insights From School-Turnaround Efforts in New Mexico, Utah
Has any state cracked the code when it comes to turning around schools that have been foundering for decades?
Federal
ESEA Rewrite May Put States in Charge of Turnarounds. Are They Ready?
Both pieces of ESEA reauthorization legislation pending in the House and Senate would put states and districts, as opposed to the feds, in the driver's seat when it comes to turnarounds.
School & District Management
Florida Bill Would Give More Autonomy to Principals Who Run Struggling Schools
Under a new proposal, highly rated Florida principals who are selected to run low-performing schools will get expanded autonomy.
School & District Management
Former Chicago Schools CEO Brizard Lands Consulting Job
In his new role, Brizard will help school leaders turn around under-performing school districts
School & District Management
Presidents Obama, Bush Praise New Orleans' Schools
Obama said "New Orleans is coming back better and stronger." Bush called the city a "beacon for school reform."
States
Atlanta Schools Hire Architect of Contentious School Takeover Legislation
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's Opportunity School District legislation would give the state the power to seize control of low-performing schools, convert them into charter campuses or shut them down altogether.
School & District Management
Paul Pastorek, Former Louisiana Ed. Chief, Joins Broad Foundation's Education Team
Pastorek's appointment as co-executive director signals the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation's growing emphasis on pushing for state-run districts to improve the lowest-performing schools.
School Choice & Charters
Leader of Tennessee's State-Run School District to Resign
Citing health concerns and a need for fresh leadership, Achievement School District Superintendent Chris Barbic says he's "leaving confident that Tennessee's schools are better off today than when we began."
School & District Management
More States Are Creating Turnaround School Districts
Louisiana's Recovery School District is proving to be a model for many state governors who are intent on turning around struggling schools.
School & District Management
Turnaround Trends: More States Consider Creating Their Own School Districts
More states are following the example of Louisiana, Tennessee, and Michigan in setting up their own 'achievement' or 'recovery' school districts. The Fordham Institute examines the trend.
States
States: Overhauling Staff Policies Is Toughest Work in 'Turnaround' Schools
Researchers report that in 2012, a total of 38 states reported significant gaps in their expertise when it came to school turnarounds. And that number didn't improve the next year.
School & District Management
New Case Study Unpacks Boston's Success at Stemming High School Dropout Rate
The Rennie Center presents a case study on how Boston cut its high school dropout rate in half from 2004 to 2014.
College & Workforce Readiness
School Counselor Agenda Advances With Convening in San Diego
More than 350 counselors, school leaders, and academics gathered at San Diego State University this week to work in teams to develop plans that would strength the role of school counselors in promoting college access and success.