Our back-to-school issue examines how districts are rethinking and reimagining education in the wake of the pandemic — from creative solutions to attract and retain teachers to innovative scheduling that provides more time for specialized, small group, and individual student support within the school day.

NSBA’s Magna Awards program has a long history of recognizing exemplary school district programs. The 2023 awards program will focus on innovation in education. It will honor district programs that solved a challenge with creativity and out-of-the-box strategies.