How to avoid sending out mixed leadership messages
Leaders create waves of meaning; not only through formal speeches or written communication, but through what they emphasize, repeat, tolerate and reward.
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Why these superintendents—and many others—attend FETC
Inspiring students to think big about their future is a key use of technology in the small, rural South Umpqua School District, Superintendent Erika Bare says.
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Where this superintendent developed a love of people and purpose
The Northstar of Superintendent Bill Runey’s leadership is a strategic plan rooted in staff empowerment and igniting student curiosity.
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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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Your results ‘hinge’ on your senior leadership team
Becoming more intentional about the senior leadership team’s purpose, membership and meetings will make your life easier, bring energy to the work of your leaders and improve your results.
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If you’re a student, it pays to be on this district’s school board
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.
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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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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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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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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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