Lots of K12 leadership vacancies are being filled as summer break begins
Several superintendents are switching districts and a number of first-timers are also stepping up ahead of the 2023-24 school year.
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If the district leader is the face of the school, the principal is definitely the backbone
As district leaders, it is our responsibility to support and uplift our principals. By providing them with opportunities to lead at the district level, we can help them feel a greater sense of ownership and connection.
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2 more superintendent suspensions coincide with 2 big departures
Superintendents in New York and Pennsylvania were placed on leave this week while Atlanta Public Schools is parting ways with its leader after three years.
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5 things that have to change if we want more female superintendents
The “Great Resignation” represented a missed opportunity for women in education—or, rather, a missed opportunity for the education system to promote more female leaders to the superintendency.
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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 District, the second-largest in the country.
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‘Do no harm’: Self-care for leaders is a necessity, not a luxury
The high demands and stress that come with this role make self-care especially important for school district superintendents. However, research has shown that leaders, including school district superintendents, often neglect self-care due to various reasons.
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Celebrating Innovation in K-12 School Districts!
Help us shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening in your district, and let your innovative initiatives inspire others to transform education. Stay tuned for submission guidelines, and important dates. Don’t miss this chance to be recognized as a trailblazer in education!
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A surprise firing and 2 suspensions mark ongoing shuffle of K12 leadership
The superintendent of a large Florida district has been fired with little to no warning as a nationwide leadership shuffle shows no sign of letting up even as the school year winds down.
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‘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 had the experience from District Administration’s Superintendent’s Academy to rely on.
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My top three priorities in becoming a new superintendent: Listen, listen, listen
A foundational goal for any new leader is building positive relationships. While there may be an inner struggle to fight the urge at times to roll up your sleeves and dig into the work, the true success of the leader and district needs to be built on a mutual level of trust and relationship.
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