How a student-centered superintendent meets every family
You'll find Superintendent Kenneth Spells at a high school basketball or the church fish fry, because strengthening community is part of his leadership philosophy.... Read more.
Applications open for DA’s National Awards of Distinction program
District Administration invites K12 leaders to apply for our National Awards of Distinction Program, which honors district visionaries who have pioneered innovative... Read more.
How to cultivate a school board that sticks to its vision
A self-regulating board that rises above political agendas is a hallmark of Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria's leadership.... Read more.
This rookie superintendent has found big savings without cutting jobs
Sioux Falls School District shaved $3 million from the current school year’s budget under Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold. His latest spending plan should save another... Read more.
Which side is right about the future of AI in education?
Teachers won't be replaced by "humanoid robots." Instead, we'll see a balance of human-led instruction with tailored AI assistance.... Read more.
Q&A: A leader must now possess these tech skills
Here's how you can upskill at the pace of tech innovation, says one edtech expert.... Read more.
The secret to this district’s success is its strategic plan
A well-written strategic plan keeps leadership from being districted by new initiatives, says Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria.... Read more.
2 leaders you should’ve already followed on social media
Social media should be used to contribute to the superintendency, not simply provide updates, says one leader.... Read more.
This superintendent has advice for staying focused on the mission
When internal tensions and politics compete for superintendents' time, leaders must stay rooted in their systems, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon says.... Read more.
This superintendent is on track to open 12 schools by 2030
Lamar Consolidated ISD has already opened 15 since AASA National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Roosevelt Nivens took the job in 2021. What's fueling the district's... Read more.