Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected
Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.
How to rally the community when natural disaster strikes
Superintendent Antonio Shelton learned on the job at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District that preparedness begins with building relationships before the crisis occurs.
Leadership Lens: Is now your favorite time of year?
“Leadership Lens” is a monthly column featuring the insights of K12 leaders who are navigating common opportunities and challenges. In this installment, enthusiasm is surging as teachers and students head back to class.
This small district is only as strong as its community
When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the size—or lack of it—makes for very strong relationships.
How to become a service-oriented superintendent
Superintendent Rony Ortega describes central office’s role in empowering principals and teachers this way: “We’re no longer the compliance machine.”
Why this superintendent says she found a dream job
Superintendent Jeanne Siegenthaler will share her expertise in transforming school culture at this September’s Leaderhership Network for Women conference.
How these 3 leaders approach creative staffing
District Administration spoke with three superintendents who are taking a creative approach to recruit and retain high-quality teachers.
Two jobs, one desk: Hidden seasons of district leadership
When someone lands their first district leadership role, I like to offer a lighthearted welcome: “Congratulations! You now get to work half-days… you can choose the first 12 hours or the second.”
Here’s one superintendent’s innovative idea to stop cheating with AI
“Exclusively give students access during the school day,” says Superintendent Anthony Godfrey at the Jordan School District, an award-winning community known for its cutting-edge technology use.
Jean Luna-Vedder: ‘Everyone gets all the choices they need’
One way to give a larger district a small-town feel is customization in the form of extensive school choice, Superintendent Jean Luna-Vedder says.
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