Superintendent Lauren Zirpoli: How to get off to a strong start
Lauren Zirpoli became a superintendent for the first time this spring. Here’s how she hit the ground running.
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Demystifying generative AI: How to lead with purpose
Amid the buzz, it’s easy to lose sight of a critical truth: generative artificial intelligence has transformative potential but requires grounded leadership to unlock its value.
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Superintendent Renee Nugent: How to truly connect
The whiteboard in Superintendent Renee Nugent’s office at USD 409 Atchison Public Schools reflects one of her top priorities: her schedule of school and classroom visits.
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Why I remain hopeful about the future of public education. You should too
Public schools are among the most resilient institutions that we have and their significance should be highlighted, not doubted.
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How this superintendent is passing bonds after years of failure
Guthrie Public Schools had failed on nine straight bond elections before Superintendent Mike Simpson arrived more than a decade ago. Simpson just passed his third straight bond since 2014, with nearly three-quarters of the vote.
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How to navigate diplomacy without engaging in politics
Superintendents today are increasingly expected to serve as civic leaders, balancing the needs of their school communities with the broader socio-political landscape.
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Why this superintendent aims to ‘push the genius in every child’
Martin County School District Superintendent Michael Maine is in his second year as the top educator in the district. This year, he wants his staff to know that anything short of excellence is not good enough for kids.
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Superintendents on the move: Retirements outpace new hires this week
There are several leadership vacancies out there but the latest round of superintendents on the move shows more retirements than new hires. Harrisburg School District is among the districts that picked a new leader in recent weeks. Benjamin Henry, now the regional assistant superintendent of Polk County Schools in Florida, takes the helm of the…
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Advocacy: Your voice is their voice
Temperatures are getting cooler in most of the country, while political races are heating up. The higher up you go in the school district hierarchy, the more political your role becomes. Superintendents, in particular, and even cabinet members, will find themselves being asked questions about current political decisions. You’ll want to have thoughtful and consistent…
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How to make complex and complicated decisions, with public participation
Leaders should leverage the complicated-complex spectrum to enhance decision-making and ensure that those most impacted have a voice in the process.
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