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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.

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.

Twitter tussle

New York
November 28, 2018

A harsh audit of education department travel sparked a Twitter debate over mayoral control

As the report set off criticism, it caught the attention of Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican who represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island and ran for mayor in 2017.

education power players

Chicago
November 27, 2018

Signaling a city-state thaw, Pritzker names Chicago schools chief to transition team

Pritzker’s appointment of Chicago schools chief Janice Jackson to his education team sets a more collegial tone in the relationship between Chicago and Springfield.

Super Search

Colorado
November 26, 2018

Denver school board delays announcement of finalists for superintendent job

The seven-member school board has been searching for a new superintendent since late July.

in your own words

Tennessee
November 26, 2018

Dear Bill Lee… ‘Respect our judgment and decisions,’ and other pieces of advice from Tennessee educators

After the election, we asked Tennessee educators: What would you tell newly elected Gov. Bill Lee about your classroom?

reactions

Tennessee
November 21, 2018

Hopson was the ‘right leader for a fragile time,’ Memphians say. The city reflects on his five years at the helm of local schools

Dorsey Hopson is leaving the district better than he found it, he told reporters in a crowded conference room on Tuesday as he announced his resignation.

Movers and shakers

Colorado
November 20, 2018

Former Denver schools superintendent Tom Boasberg lands a new gig

“This gives us a chance as a family to go back to Asia."

it's official

Tennessee
November 20, 2018

Memphis schools chief Dorsey Hopson calls his work ‘a remarkable journey,’ but seeks new career at health care giant

Prior to his departure, the school board expects to name an interim before the district breaks for the winter holidays, giving the panel time to seek a permanent replacement, said board chair Shante Avant.

moving on

Tennessee
November 20, 2018

Hopson is stepping down from leading Memphis schools. What happens now?

Next steps for Shelby County board members include naming an interim leader and getting a superintendent search underway.

future of SCS

Tennessee
November 20, 2018

Dorsey Hopson leaving Shelby County Schools, sources say

Rumors of Hopson’s departure have been flying for months and he said as recently as early October he had no intention of leaving, saying he was “excited about our momentum.”

Super Search

Colorado
November 19, 2018

Denver superintendent search nearing end with one local name getting support — and calls for multiple finalists

“If we are only given one finalist, we will feel that the decision has already been made behind closed doors."

Speaking Up

Chicago
November 19, 2018

Letters to J.B.: Here’s what 10 Illinois educators said governor-elect Pritzker should prioritize

The short letters to the new governor cover everything from pleas for more staffing to additional counseling and mental health services.

Who's In Charge

Indiana
November 15, 2018

Who’s in charge of rethinking Manual High School’s ‘offensive’ mascot?

Manual is only one of two Indiana schools still holding onto the Redskins mascot.

reaction

Tennessee
November 15, 2018

Tennesseans reflect on Candice McQueen’s legacy leading the state’s schools

As Candice McQueen prepares to leave her role as chief of Tennessee schools in January, education leaders, advocates, and parents are weighing in on her legacy.