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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5-year promise: How one leader steers her strategic plan
“When we present something going on in the district and link it to the strategic plan, that’s how we keep it alive and in front of the families,” Superintendent Rachel Monárrez says.
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How this nationally recognized superintendent is ‘building champions’ by opening doors
“We’re changing lives,” says Alabaster City School District Superintendent Wayne Vickers who declares they’re looking at a 99% graduation rate this year. Here’s how he’s turned the district from “good” to “great.”
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Female leaders are now taking the helm of several districts
Interim superintendents in South Carolina, Illinois and New Jersey were promoted to the full-time position in another busy week of hiring.
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Superintendent’s Playbook: Education in 2024 needs to be future-focused
Times have changed, and this generation of students won’t grow up to be like their parents, predicts Superintendent Mike Nagler. So he’s shaking up traditional education to ensure they’re prepared for their future careers.
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Few are talking about superintendent mental health. Leaders want that to change
In an era of high stress and turnover at the top, several leaders are sharing their strategies for remaining energized and in touch with the reasons they became educators.
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