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Who Is In Charge

Tracking the local, state, and national developments in policy and legislation that will matter to teachers and students.

Super Search

Colorado
December 12, 2018

The pressing question at Denver’s final forum: How will Susana Cordova tackle inequity?

“I want to know what your plan is to get that gap in order,” one student said.

An Introduction

Indiana
December 11, 2018

What you need to know about Aleesia Johnson, IPS’ interim superintendent

Johnson, 40, is the first African-American woman to serve as the district’s superintendent, and she appears a likely contender to be a permanent successor to Ferebee.

Super Search

Colorado
December 10, 2018

15 things to know about Denver superintendent finalist Susana Cordova and her record

The school board is expected to vote Dec. 17 on whether to hire Cordova as superintendent.

Leadership

Colorado
December 7, 2018

New principal hired for Denver’s storied Manual High School

Joe Glover will start his new job on Jan. 1.

Super Search

Colorado
December 6, 2018

Critics see Susana Cordova’s husband’s job as a conflict of interest. Here’s what you need to know.

Cordova has spent her entire career in district-run schools, but some have raised concerns about her family connection to charter schools.

Transitions

Indiana
December 5, 2018

With Ferebee’s departure, Indianapolis Public Schools could name an interim superintendent on Friday

The board will not vote this week on a permanent replacement or decide on details about the search process, according to a district statement.

Achievement School District

Tennessee
December 5, 2018

McQueen: More school takeovers ‘most likely’ coming to Memphis and Nashville

Tennessee's outgoing education chief says she'll recommend more takeovers to the next governor, unless there's significant improvement.

Super Search

Colorado
December 5, 2018

There is one more big public forum before Denver chooses a superintendent

A public forum is scheduled for Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at George Washington High School.

price tag

Colorado
December 5, 2018

Denver has spent more than $160,000 searching for a new superintendent

Among metro area districts that have done searches in the past few years, Denver's is the most expensive.

Leadership

Colorado
November 30, 2018

In second try, Denver names two finalists to lead Manual High

The finalists are both assistant principals in the Denver school district.

Movers and shakers

Tennessee
November 30, 2018

Four charter organizations in Tennessee’s state-run district under new leadership this school year

Four of the 12 charter school organizations in Tennessee’s Achievement School District, which is focused on turning around low-performing schools, are under a new top leader this academic year.

Super Search

Colorado
November 29, 2018

Susana Cordova is the sole finalist to be the Denver school district’s next superintendent

Many community members had asked for more than one finalist, but other potential candidates backed out.
New York
November 29, 2018

Carranza names new leader — and new department name — for English language learners

Mirza G. Sánchez-Medina, the founding principal of Manhattan Bridges High School, will be the new deputy chief academic officer of what will now be the Division of Multilingual Learners.

First Person

Colorado
November 29, 2018

I’m a Denver high school principal. Here’s what we need in our next superintendent.

It's time for a new perspective at the head of Denver Public Schools.

possible scenarios

Colorado
November 28, 2018

After the latest delay, what’s next in the Denver superintendent search?

Board members met in executive session on Sunday and again on Wednesday afternoon.