This superintendent has advice 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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Superintendents Summit, Park City 2026
November 11-13, 2026 Connect, Learn & Recharge with leading superintendents Park City, Ut Join us in beautiful Park City, Utah for the Superintendents Summit at the luxurious Stein Eriksen Lodge. This is more than just an event—it’s your opportunity to collaborate with top educational leaders, recharge in an inspiring atmosphere, and gain actionable insights that…
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K12 paradox: Why we love learning but don’t love school
How do we make school feel more like the joy of building sandcastles and less like the drudgery of completing worksheets?
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How today’s superintendents are building engines of community
Leaders are pushing back against rhetoric, building sidewalks, ensuring education is still venerated and making teachers feel valued.
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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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How to develop a consensus culture in your school
Consensus-seeking does more than solve problems; it strengthens school culture. It fosters trust, transparency and shared ownership.
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Superintendent relies on the ones ‘who make it happen’
K12 leaders can set grandiose plans for growth and achievement but success depends on the teachers and staff, says Superintendent Ana C. Riley of Rhode Island’s Bristol Warren Regional School District. “Teachers are the ones who really make it happen, and so creating a culture in which there’s buy-in and everyone is on board has…
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Here’s one leader’s teacher incentive strategy you can replicate
The School District of Lee County is now offering educators significant financial incentives to work in high-risk schools, teach hard-to-staff subjects and teach courses that have the greatest impact on student achievement.
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