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Four schools earned county recognition for family partnerships, student leadership, literacy and multilingual learning. Superintendent Stefan Bean and OCDE staff visited each campus Oct. 29.
Students participating in the Where Everyone Belongs program in Dallas Independent School District in Texas are setting an example for others through their leadership.
Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence said school closures are not under consideration as declining enrollment prompts a review of staffing and resources for fiscal 2028.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education in Georgia approved appointments for Gwinnett County Public Schools during its October 2026 meeting. The appointments affect the district.
Terry Walker joined Stefan Bean and Lainie Rowell for a podcast discussion on preparing for change, learning from setbacks and using reflection to help students and school leaders improve.
The Dallas Independent School District in Texas is bringing community leaders together with its schools through an initiative called Principal for a Day.
Five Huntington Beach Union High School District staff members, including the superintendent and school meal workers, appear in six local bus stop ads promoting milk and nutrition education.
Arbor View, Green Valley and Sunrise Mountain high schools won their divisions in Clark County School District’s inaugural Superintendent’s Cup. Thirty high schools participated.
Credentials to Careers grants will fund equipment, student exam fees and instructor training in 24 Iowa school districts, helping expand career and technical education programs in 2026–27.
Lisa Sireno will serve as Missouri’s interim education commissioner effective Oct. 21, 2026, following Stacey Preis’s immediate resignation at the state board’s Oct. 20 meeting.
Chancellor Samuels launched Math Week in New York City's public schools, marking the start of a mathematics-focused week across the city's public school system.
Kathleen Reiser will support special education complaint investigations in Connecticut's education department, filling a legal role created following recommendations from an independent WestEd review.
Wake County's school board appointed Lady Joana Gonzalez as assistant principal at Jeffreys Grove Magnet Elementary and retiree Wilma Jenkins-Flythe as interim assistant principal at Green Hope High.
Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence addressed a young person's death and said counselors, psychologists and social workers are available to support students.
NYSED’s three-year initiative will expand paid teacher apprenticeships, mentoring and school leadership pathways, with federal funding focused on staffing needs in high-need schools.
Superintendent Reid of Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia shared her thoughts about the tragedy in Bend, Oregon, in a message dated October 16, 2026.
Thirty Clark County School District football teams will begin an inaugural in-season tournament Oct. 15-16, 2026. Teams are split into three groups, with trophy games set for Oct. 23.
Todd Spitzer joins Orange County schools Superintendent Stefan Bean for a podcast conversation on e-bike risks, hate incidents and school-community partnerships to keep students out of gangs.
Clark County School District recognized 79 schools for academic achievement in 2025–2026, including 32 with five-star state ratings and 51 with index score gains of at least 10 points.
An employee of Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia has received a leadership award, recognizing a staff member working in the public school district.
At Titusville Area School District, 60 students design, build and sell machine parts for local manufacturers through Rockets Manufacturing, a program that includes paid opportunities.
State funding for Bradford Area schools has risen 19.8% since 2023. The district’s Fretz Middle School library offers 17,000 books and other materials, plus AI and digital literacy classes.
Former state board members Mia Nishiguchi of Hawai‘i and Britain Sapp of Tennessee were recognized for their student service, including efforts to bring student perspectives into education policy.
Wake County honored Roxann Sykes of Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary and Xavier Wallace-McGrew of South Garner High at an Oct. 1 celebration for its 2026-27 school leadership awards.
Wake County honored Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary’s Roxann Sykes and South Garner High’s Xavier Wallace-McGrew as its 2026-27 principal and assistant principal of the year, respectively.
Wake County Public School System named 10 finalists for its 2026-27 school leadership awards. Winners will be announced Oct. 1 after portfolio reviews, school observations and interviews.
Wake County Public School System in North Carolina recognized school leaders as semifinalists for its 2026-27 principal and assistant principal awards. Voting for finalists continues this week.
A student at North Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County Public Schools has been chosen to serve on the Georgia state school superintendent’s student advisory council.
Gettysburg Area School District has received more than $490,000 in state safety and mental health grants since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office, using some funds to hire social workers.
The school board in Georgia’s DeKalb County has selected Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as superintendent, placing him at the helm of the county’s school district.
Nevada’s Clark County School District recognized its custodians for keeping schools clean, safe and ready for students, and shared a message from Superintendent Jhone Ebert.
NYC Public Schools recognised pupils, educators and other employees at the Climate Leadership Awards, honouring members of the city's public school community.
Julie Evans joins Orange County Superintendent Stefan Bean to discuss students’ independent use of AI, self-directed learning and how schools can give students more say in demonstrating what they know.
The Mississippi Department of Education named 144 students to its 2026-27 advisory council. Members include 11th- and 12th-graders and college freshmen attending Mississippi colleges or universities.
The superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia issued a message on gun violence prevention and the need to work together to address it.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey selected leaders in K-12 education in the western part of the state and universal preschool to serve on the Foundation Budget Review Commission.
Dr. Norman C. Sauce III has received approval as the only finalist for the position of next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District in Georgia.
AASA and NSPRA opened registration for joint training for superintendents, communications leaders and district teams, covering civic engagement, district identity and crisis communication.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels greeted students across all five New York City boroughs as they returned to class for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Maryland’s top education official reported that the share of students who are chronically absent has fallen over four years, in an announcement from the state education department.
Atlanta Public Schools' Goodr Grocery Store opens for the school year Wednesday. Students and their families can get free groceries and household necessities by appointment.
Georgia's DeKalb County school board will consider naming Dr. Norman C. Sauce III a finalist for superintendent of the district, a step in selecting its leader.
Erica Phillips has been named deputy chancellor to lead NYC Public Schools’ early childhood education division. Chancellor Samuels made the appointment in New York.
Florida education Commissioner Mack announced leadership changes at the state Department of Education aimed at improving collaboration and reducing organizational silos.
New York City Mayor Mamdani and schools Chancellor Samuels announced a moratorium on generative AI in schools, affecting the city’s public education system.
St. Vrain Valley Superintendent Jackie Kapushion outlined summer learning, staff training and bond-funded construction progress, including new schools and safety improvements across the district.
The New York State Education Department has selected an academic monitor for Wyandanch Union Free School District, with the appointment coming ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia has information on a student wellness screening and a student survey linked to the superintendent’s listening and learning tour.
The five-year federal grant will expand small-group reading interventions for Connecticut K-3 students with significant reading difficulties across 75 elementary schools, with coaching for educators.
The Wake County Board of Education approved five assistant principal appointments and role changes on Aug. 18, 2026, affecting elementary and middle schools in the district.
A new NASBE analysis identifies principal preparation, mentoring and regulatory flexibility as state policy tools to support high schools offering student-centered pathways to college and careers.
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack marked the start of the 2026-27 academic year with visits to providers spanning early childhood education through career preparation.
AASA is inviting superintendents and school leaders to submit blog posts and short videos about hope in their districts. Submissions will be featured on campaign and social media pages during the school year.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education in Georgia approved appointments for Gwinnett County Public Schools during a specially called session of the board.
Keith R. Krueger will leave his role as CoSN chief executive in spring 2027. During his tenure, the association expanded training for district technology leaders and advocated for federal E-Rate funding.
Gov. Mike Kehoe named Michael McDonald and Vincent Schoemehl Jr. to Missouri’s education board. McDonald, a Park Hill math teacher, fills a nonvoting advisory seat vacant since its creation in 2018.
Delaware Area Career Center in Ohio earned its third CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal, this time for classroom practices that help safeguard student information.
Florida's State Board of Education voted unanimously to name Dr. Henry Mack as the state's education commissioner, appointing him to lead the Department of Education.
AASA is accepting entries for awards honoring female superintendents and central office or building-level leaders. Nominations are due Sept. 3, 2026, and applications Oct. 2, 2026.
New York City is expanding special education for prekindergarten students, with Mayor Mamdani and schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels launching the initiative.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has put forward Dr. Henry Mack as his recommended candidate for the position of education commissioner for the state of Florida.
Wake County commissioners approved a school bond referendum for November ballots. The $680 million measure would fund capital improvements, mostly renovations and upgrades to existing schools.
Humble ISD in Texas earned four Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seals for privacy practices in leadership, business, staff training and classrooms, affecting more than 48,000 students.
Florida's education commissioner, Kamoutsas, highlighted gains in school performance reflected in the state's school grades for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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