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.
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…
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Washoe County School District install new leaders while Cincinnati Public Schools’ superintendent steps down.
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.
Broward County Public Schools’ superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won’t be a national search to replace him.
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.
“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.
“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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