How a school shooting impacted this leader’s approach to safety
In 2004, former special education teacher Michael Bennett was the victim of a gunshot wound by a student. Twenty years later, he’s prioritizing safety as a superintendent.
Why this superintendent aims to ‘push the genius in every child’
Martin County School District Superintendent Michael Maine is in his second year as the top educator in the district. This year, he wants his staff to know that anything short of excellence is not good enough for kids.
Want to support administrators? Take this superintendent’s advice
The Sevier School District hasn’t hired a principal outside of its system in more than 30 years. Superintendent Cade Douglas shares his model for investing in his administrators.
Starting teacher salaries weren’t competitive. This superintendent changed that
Nearly two years ago, starting salaries for teachers in South Carolina’s Beaufort County was $37,500. Now, it’s nearly 20 grand higher.
5 reasons homeschooling might be more appealing to parents
Bullying topped parents’ list of concerns when it comes to their child’s education. What else is on their mind?
If you’re a student, it pays to be on this district’s school board
The Palm Springs Unified School District became the first in the Coachella Valley to pay its student board members. They’re earning nearly $300 a month to participate in district-level discussions, an initiative Superintendent Tony Signoret says is encouraging civic engagement and leadership.
Why success is a ‘team effort’ for Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year
Louisa County Public Schools Superintendent Doug Straley has a lot to celebrate this year. Most of all, he’s “blessed” to lead a community that looks out for one another.
How this district created an anti-bullying initiative that actually works
This year, Wayne Township Public Schools set a goal to reduce bullying reports by 10%. Here’s how they’ve more than quadrupled their expectations as of April.
How this nationally recognized superintendent is ‘building champions’ by opening doors
“We’re changing lives,” says Alabaster City School District Superintendent Wayne Vickers who declares they’re looking at a 99% graduation rate this year. Here’s how he’s turned the district from “good” to “great.”
Superintendent’s Playbook: Education in 2024 needs to be future-focused
Times have changed, and this generation of students won’t grow up to be like their parents, predicts Superintendent Mike Nagler. So he’s shaking up traditional education to ensure they’re prepared for their future careers.