What are we learning from classroom walk-throughs?
As the new year begins, we find ourselves with two questions that have come up during debrief sessions in multiple districts.
3 resources to consider when testing new approaches to out of school time
Think of OST as a design space or a learning lab where engagement, experiences, and open access programs are tested and understood for import into the “standardized academic year.”
5 ways districts can help close the gender gap in the superintendency
“The fact remains: seven out of 10 districts are led by men even though women make up the overwhelming majority of the education workforce,” said Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer, CEO of ILO Group and founder of Women Leading Ed, in a new report.
Why these 2 superintendents encourage females to embrace the superintendency
In order for there to be more women involved in district leadership, it requires current and aspiring leaders to create a strong network of females who advocate for one another. And that’s the mission these two have sought out to do in their own communities.
This is what spearheading telehealth looks like in one of the nation’s largest districts
“It doesn’t matter if you have the best teacher in the classroom and high-quality materials… if our students’ well-being is not taken care of, they’re not going to be able to receive all of that great instruction,” says Candice Castillo, executive officer of student support services at Houston ISD.
Harnessing the power of language: A shift from transactional to transformational leadership in education
The choice of language in leadership is more than mere semantics; it’s a fundamental reflection of our approach towards those we lead. As we strive to cultivate an empowering, innovative, and compassionate school culture, let us consciously shift our language and leadership style from “what I want from you” to “what I want for you”.
Alberto Carvalho: We’re in a new age of the superintendency
“Be so bold in your approach to work that you actually invite termination for being so passionate,” says Carvalho, superintendent at the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the country.
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