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School & District Management The Number One Thing Stressing Out Superintendents Right Now
Despite the challenges, most district leaders say they're handling the stress well.
Caitlynn Peetz, July 12, 2023
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School & District Management Why Are Only a Quarter of School Districts in Texas Led by Women?
Women are underrepresented in K-12 school district leadership in Texas— following a trend researchers have long found across the nation.
Caitlyn Meisner, July 11, 2023
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6 min read
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School & District Management 3 Benefits of Superintendent Mentoring Programs
Mentoring helps both rookie superintendents and the veteran administrators guiding them.
Evie Blad, June 21, 2023
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Retired superintendent Mike Nelson and school board member Nancy Merrill engage in a Q&A for community members.
Retired superintendent Mike Nelson and school board member Nancy Merrill engage in a Q&A for community members.
Britt Nelson
Professional Development Opinion How Superintendents Can Engage Board Members to Benefit Their Districts
Board members are often disconnected from the day-to-day learning needs of teachers and students. Here are strategies to change that.
Michael Nelson, June 20, 2023
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6 min read
A woman in a blue blazer stands behind a podium on stage in a high school gymnasium. Behind her, children wearing Alaska Native clothing sit in front of a bright blue wall.
Kimberly Hankins, the superintendent of the Lower Kuskokwim School District in Bethel, Alaska, speaks before a visit from first lady Jill Biden at the Bethel Regional High School gym on May 17, 2023.
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School & District Management 'Incredibly Isolated': A State's Effort to Keep Superintendents Connected and in the Job
Retired superintendents help new district leaders navigate the role.
Evie Blad, June 16, 2023
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8 min read
Flowers are placed in front of the Altria Theater which was the site of a mass shooting after a graduation ceremony, June 7, 2023, in Richmond, Va.
Flowers are placed in front of the Altria Theater which was the site of a mass shooting after a graduation ceremony, June 7, 2023, in Richmond, Va.
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School Climate & Safety Superintendent 'Devastated' by Deadly, Post-Graduation Shooting
Violence disrupts a cherished rite of passage.
Caitlyn Meisner, June 7, 2023
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3 min read
Mario Willis
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Student Achievement In Their Own Words This Superintendent Raised Grad Rates in His Rural, High Poverty District. Here’s How
Mario Willis grew up in the Mississippi Delta community where he's now the schools chief.
Elizabeth Heubeck, June 6, 2023
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6 min read
Second grade students in Dalia Gerardo's class at West Elementary, in Russellville, Ala., on Dec. 9, 2022.
El salón de clases de segundo grado de Dalia Gerardo en West Elementary en Russellville, Alabama, se muestra aquí en diciembre de 2022. El salón de clases presenta etiquetas y decoraciones de pared en inglés y español.
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English-Language Learners Project Un Pueblo de Alabama Ahora Ve en los Estudiantes de Inglés Su Futuro
¿Qué ocurrió cuando un distrito escolar cambió su cultura e invirtió en ayudas para los jóvenes estudiantes de inglés?
Ileana Najarro, June 2, 2023
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School & District Management Women of Color Bring Special Strengths to the Superintendency, New Research Suggests
They have deep expertise in instructional leadership and a facility for working with stakeholders and managing thorny social issues.
Denisa R. Superville, May 31, 2023
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4 min read
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School & District Management Q&A As COVID Emergency Ends, a Superintendent Calls on Education Leaders to Reflect
A new phase of COVID response demands that educators should also revisit their agenda for moving forward, the Atlanta superintendent says.
Evie Blad, May 19, 2023
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Equity & Diversity What Helps Black Female Superintendents Do the Job? The Sisterhood.
Black women comprise just under 1.5 percent of superintendents.
Denisa R. Superville, May 15, 2023
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7 min read
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School & District Management 3 Things We Now Know About Superintendents
They’re among the most influential people in public education, but our knowledge about superintendents has been limited.
Caitlynn Peetz, April 13, 2023
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6 min read
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School & District Management Your District's Superintendent Evaluation Might Be Lacking. Here's How To Make It Better
Many superintendent evaluations lack clear objectives and follow no clear process. Here are some tips to fix that.
Caitlynn Peetz, April 7, 2023
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3 min read
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School & District Management Superintendent Evaluations Are Murky, Incomplete, Unfocused. Here's Why That Matters
More than half of superintendents said in a recent survey that their contracts don't specify clear objectives for their annual reviews.
Caitlynn Peetz, April 6, 2023
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5 min read
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