News literacy: The one subject this superintendent believes should be taught in every district
"I am of the firm belief that if there is one skill our kids need to graduate with, it's that," says Shari Camhi, superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School... Read more.
Couldn’t make it? Here’s what you missed at our last Superintendents Summit
Two weeks ago, the District Administration Leadership Institute hosted its latest Superintendents Summit in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And if you were to ask attendees... Read more.
Overcoming misogyny in the workplace: It goes both ways in the superintendency
"You survived it, tell your story," is a quote that's been resonating with Cincinnati Public Schools Superintendent Iranetta Rayborn Wright. She says when you finally... Read more.
Students wanted a seat at the table to advocate for climate change—and they got it
Three years ago, about 30 students across eight different schools throughout Denver Public Schools went to the board of education to pass a climate change policy.... Read more.
5 ways districts can help close the gender gap in the superintendency
"The fact remains: seven out of 10 districts are led by men even though women make up the overwhelming majority of the education workforce," said Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer,... Read more.
Why these 2 superintendents encourage females to embrace the superintendency
In order for there to be more women involved in district leadership, it requires current and aspiring leaders to create a strong network of females who advocate... Read more.
This is what spearheading telehealth looks like in one of the nation’s largest districts
"It doesn't matter if you have the best teacher in the classroom and high-quality materials... if our students' well-being is not taken care of, they're not going... Read more.
Alberto Carvalho: ‘How do you do it?’
Carvalho, who will be giving a keynote speech at the District Administration Leadership Institute Executive Cabinet Retreat next week, says there's one leadership... Read more.
Alberto Carvalho: We’re in a new age of the superintendency
"Be so bold in your approach to work that you actually invite termination for being so passionate," says Carvalho, superintendent at the Los Angeles Unified School... Read more.
‘It was the best professional development that I had ever been through’
When Superintendent Jonathan Prince took the helm at St. Lucie Public Schools in 2022, he described it as being passed the torch by Bear Bryant. Fortunately, he... Read more.