Contents DistrictAdministration 22 MAY 2009 F E at u R E s Cover story teCHnology and leaRning 22 A Call for Collaboration Today’s technology is making it easier and more important to teach students how to work together. Carl Vogel Community Relations 16 Parental Engagement Pays Off It can boost test scores and attendance. Human ResouRCes Alan Dessoff BRIEFINGs 8 News Update • People Watch • Detroit Public Schools: A Place Where $500 Million Could Be Spent Wisely? 26 Controlling Health Care Costs Increasingly higher premiums in districts are being offset in innovative ways. teCHnology Alan Dessoff 26 31 The Start of a Tech Revolution District management is moving into the “cloud.” 10 Facilities Kurt O. Dyrli PRofile • Va. School Adds Energy Efficiency Center • EPA Tests for Toxics at Schools 34 A Superintendent’s High Expectations The leader of the Aldine Independent School District discusses challenges and what she is most proud of. Angela Pascopella 34 May 2009 1 www.DistrictAdministration.com
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