How to sync success with your school board, part one
Too often, school board members point their fingers away from themselves, says this school board member. It’s time for leadership to point the finger inward and ask, “What can we do better?”
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Parents aren’t the roadies, they’re now in the band
Schools are now expected to document how they provide regular, clear communication and ensure parents’ voices are reflected in decision-making processes, particularly in the use of federal funds.
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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.
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Want to support administrators? Take this superintendent’s advice
The Sevier School District hasn’t hired a principal outside of its system in more than 30 years. Superintendent Cade Douglas shares his model for investing in his administrators.
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Superintendents on the move: Hiring steadies as school year begins
Superintendents are still on the move, though in smaller numbers than they were earlier in the year. Several districts filled vacancies.
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School leaders, here are the keys to executive problem-solving
The use of rigorous logic and disciplined methods to apply effective solutions to difficult problems is an essential skill of public education leadership. The higher up you go in the org chart, the more people you need to involve in the problem-solving process.
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Why celebrating students is so important for this superintendent
When Hempstead ISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil walks through a school with his tripod, students flock to him to find out which of their classmates he’s going to feature in his next video.
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Starting teacher salaries weren’t competitive. This superintendent changed that
Nearly two years ago, starting salaries for teachers in South Carolina’s Beaufort County was $37,500. Now, it’s nearly 20 grand higher.
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Superintendent turnover: Districts pick new leaders at a rapid pace
Often in superintendent turnover, it takes months—or even longer—for a district to replace a departed leader. Within the last week, however, two districts had their replacements ready just as their superintendents announced their retirements.
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Shaping the future of education: Join the vanguard of innovation
Join our national multi-year scenario planning cohort and be at the forefront of educational innovation! Collaborate with fellow leaders to craft durable, forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of education.
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