2 more superintendent suspensions coincide with 2 big departures
Superintendents in New York and Pennsylvania were placed on leave this week while Atlanta Public Schools is parting ways with its leader after three years.
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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”.
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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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‘Do no harm’: Self-care for leaders is a necessity, not a luxury
The high demands and stress that come with this role make self-care especially important for school district superintendents. However, research has shown that leaders, including school district superintendents, often neglect self-care due to various reasons.
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A surprise firing and 2 suspensions mark ongoing shuffle of K12 leadership
The superintendent of a large Florida district has been fired with little to no warning as a nationwide leadership shuffle shows no sign of letting up even as the school year winds down.
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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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From ‘me’ to ‘we’: The importance of solid board-superintendent relationships
When boards and superintendents work together, they can set clear goals and expectations for student achievement and ensure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed.
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How this superintendent incorporated high-dosage tutoring that produces results
Guilford County Schools Superintendents has helped the district set its sights on three areas crucial for the success of her students post-pandemic: expanding learning, high-intensity tutoring and acceleration—not remediation—by teaching kids grade-level content.
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