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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Navigating the leadership churn: A 3-part guide for a future-ready education system
There has been an alarming rate of retirements and lateral moves within administrative positions. While personnel transitions are not uncommon, the factors contributing to this sweeping change are diverse and interconnected.
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End of ESSER: Short-term fixes = long-term crises
While CFOs and Federal Programs Directors have done a good job guiding districts through the last three years of budget tailoring, now it’s time for superintendents, cabinet members and board members to take a longer-term, strategic approach to ensure that only the most effective strategies—those with the strongest (LOI)—are retained as resiliency is drained from the system.
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How a superintendent’s “Dr. Hannigan’s Shenanigans” videos became a big hit
Superintendent Peter Hannigan’s series of video interviews with students and other activities was “renewed” for a second season after a five-episode run last school year. “Being visible as a superintendent is one of my top priorities,” says the Chicago-area district leader.
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Feedback vs. feed-forward: A field guide for education leaders
Feedback is reflective, serving as a mirror that tells individuals “who you are.” It analyzes past actions, behaviors, or results. In contrast, feed-forward projects future potential, painting a picture of “who you are becoming.”
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A trio of superintendents resigns as 7 more more take on new roles
New hires have outpaced superintendent resignations over the past week. While at least three leaders stepped down (and one learned their contract would not be renewed) two superintendents found new ones and several more are getting their first shots at leading a district.
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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. Now, they’re receiving national attention for their efforts.
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Get on Board: How 2 superintendents reach out to school board candidates
District Administration’s “Get on Board” series allows superintendents and other experts to share ideas for creating and maintaining productive relationships with school board members.
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