How one fearless superintendent is elevating education outside her district
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is not sitting idly by while New Hampshire remains at the bottom of the list for per-pupil funding.
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More than a dozen districts just selected new superintendents
The Boise School District in Idaho has promoted Deputy Superintendent Lisa Roberts to serve as the district’s first female leader. District elsewhere are also giving administrators their first shots at the superintendency.
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How this superintendent knows his schools are doing the right work
Staying connected with networks of other district leaders is key to Superintendent Joseph Macary’s leadership philosophy at Vernon Public Schools in Connecticut.
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New superintendent hiring continues at full speed in 2024
One of the biggest systems to pick a new leader is Yonkers Public Schools, the district on New York City’s northern border. Anibal Soler, who has been the superintendent of Schenectady City Schools since 2021, will take the helm May 1.
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Comfort counts: How superior school design can boost attendance
Two concepts are driving school designers these days: Physical safety and emotional well-being. Even simple adjustments have demonstrated a positive impact.
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Districts charge into 2024 with a diverse group of new leaders
Several school districts that had vacancies at the top are now entering 2024 knowing who their next leaders will be after a spate of holiday season hiring. Also good news is that the new superintendents, some of whom will serve in the role for the first time, comprise a diverse bunch. Most recently, and two…
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Don’t know about market value assets? Let this superintendent explain
They have everything to do with closed swimming pools and, more importantly, putting students on track for successful futures in college and the workforce, Superintendent Michelle Hubbard says.
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Family engagement: 5 key strategies to help leaders connect more effectively
K12 leaders looking to better connect with their parents, families and communities can think of their outreach efforts as a balance between one-way notifications and two-way communications.
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How two superintendents strive to be “real people”
Superintendent Mark Bedell had to check himself when, during his stint as an assistant principal, he almost suspended a student for repeatedly showing up to school with sagging pants.
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3 superintendents find new homes while more districts tap first-timers
A five-time Texas superintendent is shifting to a much bigger school system while three other K12 leaders are getting ready to relocate.
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