AI magnet school: Why this superintendent is launching one
Superintendent Diane Gullett’s newest AI magnet school combines several of today’s top learning trends: technology, career prep and entrepreneurship, to name a few.
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Superintendent turnover: Frenzy of moves as school year ends
Superintendent turnover is not slowing down even as many districts wind most other school activities down for the year. Plenty of sitting and former superintendents have landed new jobs in recent weeks.
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Teacher shortage is being solved by this retiring superintendent
The Hernando County School District is tackling the teacher shortage innovatively: the system, led by Superintendent John Stratton, has launched an on-the-job bachelor’s degree program for aspiring educators.
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Welcome to district leadership: 7 things you need to know
July is an exciting time in school districts. The students are out of school. The budget is adopted. And there are people in new leadership roles. Are you newly promoted? Are you moving from school leadership to district leadership? Congratulations! All new roles present challenges, but in our experience the transition from the principalship to…
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If you’re a student, it pays to be on this district’s school board
The Palm Springs Unified School District became the first in the Coachella Valley to pay its student board members. They’re earning nearly $300 a month to participate in district-level discussions, an initiative Superintendent Tony Signoret says is encouraging civic engagement and leadership.
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Why success is a ‘team effort’ for Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year
Louisa County Public Schools Superintendent Doug Straley has a lot to celebrate this year. Most of all, he’s “blessed” to lead a community that looks out for one another.
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Superintendent turnover: 2 important hires and a big departure
Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Washoe County School District install new leaders while Cincinnati Public Schools’ superintendent steps down.
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Empathic leadership: Why developing your empathy is critical for your organization
There is a growing awareness that leaders who demonstrate empathy are not soft or nice; rather, they possess a highly refined skill that can, and data suggests should be cultivated.
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Big district gets new leader as busy hiring season continues
Broward County Public Schools’ superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won’t be a national search to replace him.
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Staying sane: Leaders share the ways they de-stress and decompress
The student mental health crisis and high turnover in leadership have tilted the spotlight toward the wellness of K12 leaders. Superintendent Shane McCord, for one, finds his moments of self-care zen by spending time with his family, fishing and—surprisingly or not—doing yard work.
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