April
Larry Hardy, Naomi Dillon, Del Stover, Joetta Sack-Min
Leaders in Washington, D.C. hear the voices of school board members as they advocate for their schools and their students on Capitol Hill each winter
Features
- April 2012 Digital Edition
Editorial Staff
Read our April 2012 issue virtually—from front to back!
- Doing Science Right
Wendy Gardner
This New York school district provides a rich science experience that other districts can replicate
- Employee Benefits Savings
Naomi Dillon
How can you save money on health benefits while offering more to your employees?
- The Costs of Educating Immigrants
Lawrence Hardy
Children from immigrant families are more expensive to educate, but many say the cost of not educating them would be much higher
- Five Ways for Schools to Thrive in Tight Times
Nathan Levenson
School districts are continuously being asked to educate students for less money; following these five strategies can help
- Preparing for E-Rate
Brian Stephens
While the deadline for applying for E-rate has passed, savvy districts are preparing for the next round of applications
- School Leaders' Guide to Grant Writing
Kenneth T. Henson
Grants could help ease tight school budgets, but they take time, work, and some savvy to be successful in bringing money to your district
Departments
- School Board News
April 2012 School Board News
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Research
Credit Recovery Explained
Rebecca St. Andrie
Programs that help struggling students graduate by allowing them to earn credits through nontraditional ways are growing, but little is known about their effectiveness
- School Law
Will Autism Changes Mean Special Ed Changes?
Vanessa M. Sheehan
The American Psychiatric Association is revising its definition of autism
- Leadership
Essential Research Questions for School Boards
Douglas B. Reeves
Everyone wants to make research-based decisions, but how do you know when research is sound?
- Money
School Maintenance Staff Oversight
Charles K. Trainor
Your district's buildings and grounds staff are vital to the success of your school
- The Last Word
The Last Word April 2012
Anne L. Bryant
The Last Word:' Public education against the odds
- Learn More
April 2012 Reports
Margaret Suslick
From assets to teen pregnancy