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.
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Why psychological safety is a contact sport in K12 leadership
Psychological safety does not replace competence, strategy or accountability. It enhances them and allows leaders to show up fully.
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Know thyself: Leadership lessons from the baseball diamond
To truly lead effectively, one must first understand their own tendencies, strengths and blind spots.
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K12 paradox: Why we love learning but don’t love school
How do we make school feel more like the joy of building sandcastles and less like the drudgery of completing worksheets?
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How to avoid toxic sacrifice with the Plimsoll line of leadership
Sometimes, the most responsible thing a leader can do is ask someone on the shore what they see.
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Why good ideas fail. How leaders can make them last
In complex systems like public education, implementation is not a checklist. It is an organizational capability.
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How to avoid sending out mixed leadership messages
Leaders create waves of meaning; not only through formal speeches or written communication, but through what they emphasize, repeat, tolerate and reward.
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How to take the bento box approach to leadership
When leaders understand the boundaries of each compartment, they are better able to empower others to own their space without constant interference.
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Introducing District Administration’s 2026 award winners
Dr. Jeff Horton was recognized as District Administration’s 2026’s Superintendent of the Year and Dr. Carmen Balgobin has been named District Administration’s 2026 Woman of the Year.
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How to engage stakeholders during fiscal restabilization
A superintendent’s leadership—steady, visible, communicative and inclusive—is the throughline that sustains a district through its most challenging moments and positions it for renewed stability.
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