District Administration Magazine

District Administration is a monthly magazine in the United States aimed at education leaders in public K-12 school districts. Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, it is published by Professional Media Group LLC, which also produces University Business, a magazine for higher education leaders. This publication is unique in that it is the only education magazine that reaches every superintendent across the country, along with assistant superintendents, technology directors, school board presidents, and federal funds administrators, among others.

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New guidance expands on school choice to help turnaround schools

1 day ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

Policy & GovernanceBy: Micah WardDate:June 26, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance to chief state school officers on how states can use their federal formula funds to both expand education choice and turn around failing schools.
Here's what your teachers have to say about school culture

3 days ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

LeadershipBy: Micah WardDate:June 25, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Going into 2025-26, teachers remain resilient, collaborative and eager for practical solutions that support educator well-being and school culture. Yet, several pressure points persist.
Countering the big impact of poor mental health on academics

3 days ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

Student SuccessBy: Micah WardDate:June 25, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Sixty-two percent of superintendents and teachers say they’re concerned about the impact of student mental health on academic performance. Here’s how leaders can intervene.
11 reasons students aren't applying to college

3 days ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

Student SuccessBy: Micah WardDate:June 25, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp College is either far too expensive, too far from home or too “elitist,” a new survey suggests. Here are eight more reasons students aren’t applying to college. Perhaps unsurprisingly to you, politics has a significant influence on where high school graduates choose to go to college, according to a survey from education company EAB.
How these 3 leaders approach creative staffing

4 days ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

Recruitment & RetentionTeaching & LearningBy: Micah WardDate:June 24, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Filling teacher vacancies continues to be a challenge for school districts nationwide. District Administration spoke with three superintendents who are using creative staffing strategies to recruit and retain high-quality teachers.
How school choice vouchers are already impacting enrollment

5 days ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

LeadershipBy: Micah WardDate:June 23, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Amid the Republican-led push to expand parental educational choice, school choice vouchers are forcing administrators to address an already widespread issue: student enrollment.
5 ways to boost family engagement for academic recovery

1 week ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

AcademicsBy: Micah WardDate:June 20, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Family engagement is a critical strategy for improving a student’s academic performance but is often misunderstood in policy implementation, argues new research.
Students grade their schools a B for these reasons

1 week ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

Student SuccessBy: Micah WardDate:June 20, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp If asked to grade their school on overall quality and their relationship with teachers, students would give their schools a B, according to new research. For the first time since the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup first administered the survey in 2023, students’ evaluation of their school improved from a B-.
4 ways states can better address chronic absenteeism

1 week ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

Student SuccessBy: Micah WardDate:June 17, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp More states are publishing chronic absenteeism data than ever before. Here’s how that reporting can improve so schools can take action even quicker.
Where does your state rank for education quality?

1 week ago | districtadministration.com | Micah Ward

AcademicsBy: Micah WardDate:June 17, 2025 Share post: FacebookLinkedinTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Nationwide, high school graduation rates are on the rise. However, three key indicators for a new state-by-state education ranking are worsening, impacting some states more than others.