January
Lawrence Hardy
To remain viable in the 21st century, districts must be flexible and fluid when they face a variety of pressures. Are you ready?
Naomi Dillon
As students move from elementary to middle to high school and beyond, is your district prepared to deal with these critical junctures?
Features
- Will ED in '08 Succeed?
Del Stover
A $60 million initiative backed by philanthropists Bill Gates and Eli Broad is working to bring more attention to education during the 2008 campaign. The question is: Will ED in '08 succeed?
- The Top Education Books of 2007
Rebecca C. Jones
ASBJ's editors recommend the must-reads of the year.
Departments
- School Board News
January 2008 Upfront
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
January 2008 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think.
- Research
Are Mayors Threatening to Take Control of Your Schools?
Susan Black
Mayors and, in some cases, states are waiting in the wings if your school district is failing academically or financially, but research on their success is limited at best.
- Communications
Talking to Your Community About Test Scores
Nora Carr
For parents, the numbers matter when they are comparing and choosing schools. So how do you show them what matters and what doesn't?
- Money
Are Your Schools Properly Insured?
Charles K. Trainor
Now is the time to assess your financial and liability risks. Do you have the proper controls in place to protect your students and taxpayers?
- Marketplace
January 2008 Marketplace
Editorial Staff
Testing and Assessment