December
Lawrence Hardy
A panel of experts weighs in on the Obama approach to education and its chance for success
Features
- Do You Have a Disaster Plan?
Naomi Dillon
From floods to flu to food, are you ready for the unexpected? Or will your safety plan get an F?
- H1N1: What steps should you take?
Brenda Greene
School leaders know the ones who survive in uncertain times are the ones who can envision the uncertain, prepare and plan for it, then do it all over again. Good emergency preparedness can respond to any disruption. Common traits to effective emergency planning include widespread communication, duplication in roles, and flexibility.
Departments
- School Board News
December 2009 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
December 2009 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think
- Research
Animals Helping Students
Susan Black
For struggling students, therapy animals can provide the comfort and support that boosts learning
- School Law
ADEA and School Districts
Edwin C. Darden
As the work force gets older, the possibility of age discrimination litigation increases
- Communications
The Battle for Public Opinion
Nora Carr
Defending your district from partisan attacks -- whether locally or nationally generated -- calls for a cohesive communications strategy
- Governance
Tending the Board-Superintendent Relationship
Doug Eadie
Savvy superintendents know that the school board can be their most precious asset
- Facilities
Mapping Your District's Green Vision
Rachel Gutter
As you move toward a green schools program, here are some tips for ensuring your efforts will be sustainable -- and supported by your community -- for the long run
- Money
Board Oversight of School Cash
Charles K. Trainor
Money comes into schools from all directions -- fundraisers, dues, trips, and performances. Does your district have the necessary controls in place to be sure that it is handled safely?
- Marketplace
December 2009 Reports
Editorial Staff
From the achievement gap to social promotion policy