This superintendent has advice for staying focused on the mission
When internal tensions and politics compete for superintendents’ time, leaders must stay rooted in their systems, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon says.
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Couldn’t make it? Here’s what you missed at our last Superintendents Summit
Two weeks ago, the District Administration Leadership Institute hosted its latest Superintendents Summit in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And if you were to ask attendees about their experience—which we did—they’d tell you they left inspired and reignited, ready to return to their communities with the ideas and takeaways from conversations they had throughout the event.
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Overcoming misogyny in the workplace: It goes both ways in the superintendency
“You survived it, tell your story,” is a quote that’s been resonating with Cincinnati Public Schools Superintendent Iranetta Rayborn Wright. She says when you finally understand and believe in that, then you must tell your story, because somebody needs to hear it.
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Harnessing the power of networks: A three-tiered approach for emerging education leaders
With these three networks at your helm, navigate confidently, knowing that you’re not alone but surrounded by a group of individuals who are eager to support and learn alongside you.
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Celebrating Innovation in K-12 School Districts!
Help us shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening in your district, and let your innovative initiatives inspire others to transform education. Stay tuned for submission guidelines, and important dates. Don’t miss this chance to be recognized as a trailblazer in education!
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‘It was the best professional development that I had ever been through’
When Superintendent Jonathan Prince took the helm at St. Lucie Public Schools in 2022, he described it as being passed the torch by Bear Bryant. Fortunately, he had the experience from District Administration’s Superintendent’s Academy to rely on.
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My top three priorities in becoming a new superintendent: Listen, listen, listen
A foundational goal for any new leader is building positive relationships. While there may be an inner struggle to fight the urge at times to roll up your sleeves and dig into the work, the true success of the leader and district needs to be built on a mutual level of trust and relationship.
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