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Leadership Development

How one superintendent is retaining her top teachers

Midland ISD's Opportunity Culture allows Dr. Stephanie Howard to extend the reach of highly effective teachers and embed coaching within small, empowered teams.

Changing districts? How to prepare the next superintendent for the job

"Don't just wait for a retirement or a transition announcement," says this departing superintendent. He says the easiest time to plan for a transition is when you aren't facing one.

Research: Principal turnover has improved, but not enough

In the 2021-22 school year, the percentage of principals who retired or resigned skyrocketed to 16%, 13 percentage points from its pre-pandemic levels.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

8 ways to strengthen your principal pipelines

Superintendents should be thinking long-term when creating sustainable systems aimed at developing and supporting school leaders.

We must unlock the untapped power of women in education leadership

Women bring vision, resilience, outcomes and a proven ability to foster collaboration in the most challenging of circumstances. They are so often precisely the leaders our school systems need.

What’s on this superintendent of the year’s bucket list?

Freeing up teachers' time during the workweek ranks high on Superintendent Scott Menzel's list of priorities. Here's why.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

FETC 2025 Preview: Maximize Your Experience! Swag, Sessions, Speakers, Social Events and More!

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 7th at 4 pm ET

Get ready to make the most of your time at the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (#FETC)! Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by featured FETC speakers, designed to help you unlock the full potential of your experience at the nations largest independent edtech event. Explore the infinite possibilities and opportunities to improve the future of teaching and learning through high-quality professional development in tailored tracks to personalize your experience.

Extending Innovation Post-ESSER: The Next Era in K-12 Staffing Success

Date & Time: Monday, December 9 at 2 p.m. ET

In this special webinar from the 91心頭 Leadership Institute, an expert panel will discuss the results of a comprehensive report on how districts across the country are navigating these challenges. From reimagining staffing structures to redefining talent pipelines, this session will equip K-12 leaders with practical strategies to strengthen their workforce and retain impactful changes, even within budget constraints.

***Attendees will be able to safely download the report, From ESSER to Enduring Impact: Learnings in Reimagining Staffing for Student and Educator Success.

Whats a National Blue Ribbon School? These 356 schools just won the honor

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes hundreds of schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. But what exactly does this prestigious title even mean?

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

Smart Phones vs Smart Kids: Heading Off Disaster in Teen Mental Health

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 28th at 1 pm ET

Webinar with New York Times Best-Selling Author Jonathan Haidt Discovering the Impact of the "Phone-Based Childhood" on Student Mental Health Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Jonathan Haidt, the acclaimed social psychologist and New York Times best-selling author of The Anxious Generation.

91心頭 100 education influencers: Kate Koch & Courtney Orzel

The duo behind Unsupervised Leadership, a keynote presentation theme and podcast that seeks to demonstrate how new-age leadership can instill stability, confidence and professionalism in a constantly evolving educational landscape.

91心頭 100 education influencers: Matthew Joseph

Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning at New Bedford Public Schools (Mass.), Joseph is a nationally recognized professional development specialist helping district leaders drive impact in a changing K12 landscape.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

3 important ways to make your profile of a graduate actionable

Creating a collective vision or profile of a graduate that reflects the hopes and values of your community is a vital step in leading district transformation.

91心頭 100 education influencers: Kimberly Vaught

The former principal and current executive director of leadership development at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina is considered a trusted advisor to teachers and staff who lean on her to collaborate and motivate them.

91心頭 100 education influencers: Dana Godek and Michael Moore

K12 thought leaders Dana Godek and Michael Moore are experts in residence for the District 91心頭istration Leadership Institute who co-author a column on leadership strategy, policy, funding and other critical areas of K12 management.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

Lessons for Strengthening Schools: Improving Education Workforce Resilience

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Winners of the 2024 District 91心頭istration National Awards Programannounced

District 91心頭istration Leadership Institute announced the winners of its prestigious National Awards Program, recognizing outstanding districts, leaders, and women in education across six key categories.The recipients were presented with their awards at the 91心頭LI Superintendent Summit in Naples, Florida.

Holistic PD: Strategies for District Leaders to Equip and Empower Todays Educators

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 17 at 2 pm ET

Attend this web seminar with the former superintendent of Fulton County Schools (Ga.) and the School District of Palm Beach County (Fla.) to learn how to provide holistic PD that will help to create optimal teaching and learning environments in any school district.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

DeKalb school board hires superintendents former business partner for central office post

Antonio Ross, the district's new director of leadership and development, is Superintendent Devon Hortons former business partner, according to a report by a citizen who investigated Horton during his time as superintendent of Evanston/Skokie District 65.

Houston ISD cutting hundreds of jobs in reorganization under state-appointed superintendent

Some employees of the largest school district in Texas already have been told their positions are being eliminated, and more cuts are expected to be made during the next week and also during the 2023-24 school year.

Emergency teaching licenses are easing the exodus, but what are the risks?

Even during a nationwide shortage, some in and around K12 worry about the impact that the explosion of emergency licenses is having on institutional quality and student achievement.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

Strategic plans are a big deal, right? Take a look at the latest from 3 districts

Here's a look at the goals your fellow superintendents are setting, their key objectives and how they plan to measure the progress of their strategic plans.

Clear backpack policies are mere “security theater,” says safety expert

Implementing a clear backpack policy is better described as "security theater" than a meaningful, effective school safety strategy, according to one school safety expert.

Running on empty: 5 fresh ideas for battling burnout from the Deep South

One of the most effective ways to rebuild classroom morale is to reduce the amount of high-stakes exams and other tests for which teachers must prepare students.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

3 superintendents to watch: Charting a new normal for education

Regularly filling in as a substitute has given Terrell ISD Superintendent Georgeanne Warnock some critical perspectives on the big picture and the small details.

5 principals detail how leading through COVID has reshaped the future

Do more project-based learning and do it outdoors: That philosophy has been driving Principal Patricia Gallegos' throughout the pandemic atSan Antonito STEM Magnet Elementary in Albuquerque.

The nation's largest independent edtech show, FETC, kicks off in January in Orlando.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

The nation's largest independent edtech show, FETC, kicks off in January in Orlando.

The nation's largest independent edtech show, FETC, kicks off in January in Orlando.

The nation's largest independent edtech show, FETC, kicks off in January in Orlando.

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

The nation's largest independent edtech show, FETC, kicks off in January in Orlando.

Why school chief financial officers need to care about cybersecurity

A recent report from IBM lists the average cost of a data breach at $4.24 million.

Build Back Better bill clears house committee with $82B for school construction

Build Back Better Act that includes billions of dollars in funds for early childhood care and universal pre-K, school construction, educator professional development, and school meal programs

The Always-On Insight and Networking Platform for Superintendents and Their Teams

AI-driven insights, peer-to-peer collaboration and more built exclusively for K-12 Superintendents and their leaders.

Technology leadership: Navigating the changing landscape

91心頭's National Technology Leadership Academy is a virtual event designed for technology leaders and their management teams that specifically focuses on the new role technology plays.

NASEF to share esports curriculum with world-leading organization

The North America Scholastic Esports Federation will also give program support to IESF members.