February

Del Stover and Glenn Cook
ASBJ's survey of school attorneys reveals the top 10 issues you are most likely to face in your district
Naomi Dillon
The lawyer you choose can save your district a lot of money -- and a lot of embarrassment, too
Features
- The Fate of NCLB
Joetta Sack-Min
Now that a new administration and Congress are in place, will the federal education law be left behind?
- Hello, Mr. President
Dan Schlafer and others
What would you way if you could talk to Barack Obama? Board members weigh in with words of advice and wisdom
- The Leadership Role in School Health
Bruce Buchanan
Taking the lead to ensure that students are healthy and fit is time-consuming, necessary work
Departments
- School Board News
February 2009 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
February 2009 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think
- Research
Funding Financial Literacy Programs
Susan Black
Classes in personal finance for students are gaining in popularity
- School Law
A School Board's Guide to FERPA
Edwin C. Darden
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, also known as FERPA, is a potential administrative nightmare
- Governance
Community-Savvy Board Governance
Doug Eadie
Improving your community's awareness of the challenges your board and district face is a time-proven method of building support
- Money
How to Deal with Your District's Bad Debt
Charles K. Trainor
The saga of five Wisconsin school districts that lost $150 million in investments provides some valuable lessons