Karma chameleons: Time for leaders to reset and stand out
In every situation, there are alternatives to our original choice-making. These two simple mental models can help shape our midyear reset and improve our end-of-year outcomes
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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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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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Have you tried restarting? Midyear is the ideal time to think about what next year will look like
Three of our favorite words are launch, reset and close. They describe moments in a time when leaders can step out of the whirlwind to confirm that the energy is going in the right direction.
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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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District’s inaction on sex video leads to damages award. Questions of discrimination in 2 other cases
When a student alleges that she has been subjected to unwanted sexual contact, a district’s next steps can determine how it fares in a Title IX case.
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‘Tis the season to reflect on budget
Superintendents, cabinet members and board members can take this time to reflect on what has worked in the immediate past and what needs to be adjusted. Here are 5 tested actions to consider.
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