February
Del Stover
Charter schools are a billion-dollar public enterprise funded increasingly by foundations, for-profits, and other forms of private money
Kelley D. Carey
Failure to plan ahead can mean accelerated growth of charter schools in your district. What five planning flaws can you fix to prevent your district from losing public support?
Features
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- School Board News
February 2012 School Board News
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Research
Make Decisions With Data
Patte Barth
School leaders are taking a page from Billy Beane and 'Moneyball' by using data to identify their district's greatest needs and targeting resources where they will have the most benefit
- School Law
Good Governance: A Legal View
Dean Pickett
How do effective boards act? According to this school lawyer, strong boards practice good preparation, communication, and teamwork
- Communications
School Board Training
Nora Carr
Board members need professional development as much as teachers and administrators do, but you can avoid political landmines by informing your community
- Leadership
Strengthening Leadership in Hard Times
Douglas Reeves
Financially, times are still tough for many public schools. Responding with these five steps can help school boards withstand the hard times and even strengthen their districts
- Money
Fraud in the Lunchroom
Charles K. Trainor
School board members need to be vigilant about district food service practices and be on guard against food vendor and food service fraud
- The Last Word
The Last Word February 2012
Anne L. Bryant
High impact with NSBA
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February 2012 Reports
Margaret Suslick
From breakfast sweets to the effect of violence