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Here are 5 pillars that power one superintendent’s leadership

Being present in the community is key to the widespread support David Clendening says he has developed during nearly two decades at the helm of Franklin Community Schools.

2 big districts, and many others, pick new superintendents

Chicago Public Schools choses Macquline King, Ed.D., as its new CEO and Saint Louis Public Schools promotes interim leader Myra Berry to superintendent.

How Gyimah Whitaker ensures students catch a rising academic tide

The superintendent took the helm of a high-performing City Schools of Decatur. Then, she dug deeper into the achievement numbers.

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How to operationalize empathy in a rural district

Superintendent Karen Haberberger incorporates her yoga practice, concepts of brave leadhership and background in special education to steer staff and student success.

Districts are filling top spots at a rapid pace

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia picked Alexandra Estrella, who leads Connecticut's Norwalk Public Schools, as its next superintendent. A Missouri district picks its first-ever female leader.

How Superintendent Pamela Nathan rallies her district around innovation

Superintendent Pamela Nathan models her New Jersey district after organizations that are driven to innovate by evolving markets and other forces.

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Why this superintendent is driven by ‘Trust Accelerators’

Getting students, staff and stakeholders engaged in school culture relies on aligning everyone's vision around continuous improvement.

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.

One superintendent shares ideas for how to talk to kids

Superintendent Erika Bare believes educators can improve achievement, behavior and other components of student success through conversation.

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Why Superintendent Laurie Barron is building sidewalks

Providing students with a safer trip to school is just one way the Evergreen School District supports its families.

This superintendent strives to provide a community hub

Respect for teachers and education is a hallmark of a rural, predominantly Hispanic district, Superintendent Dave Verdugo says.

Year in review: Our top stories of 2025

We bring to you the five most popular articles of 2025, allowing you to reconnect with the stories that inspired superintendents' decision-making amid one of the most tumultuous years for public education.

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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.

Superintendent relies on the ones ‘who make it happen’

"Creating a culture where people feel like what they do matters is important," Superintendent Ana C. Riley says.

These 2 states are spearheading K12 cybersecurity legislation

State leaders are stepping up to address cybersecurity concerns amid dwindling federal support, new research suggests.

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3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models.

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.

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This small district is only as strong as its community

When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the sizeor lack of itmakes for very strong relationships.

How to rally the community when disaster strikes

Superintendent Antonio Shelton learned on the job at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District that preparedness begins with building relationships before the crisis occurs

Districts fill their top spots as new year approaches

Buffalo Public Schools' next superintendent will be Pascal Mubenga, who led Durham Public Schools in North Carolina from 2017 to 2024.

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Why this superintendent says she found a dream job

You might see Superintendent Jeanne Siegenthaler shoveling snow, serving lunch or helping custodians clean her district's single building during the summer. She's also in charge of social media.

How to become a service-oriented superintendent

Superintendent Rony Ortega describes central office's role in empowering principals and teachers this way: "We're no longer the compliance machine."

Districts big and small have hired these new leaders

San Diego USD has dropped the interim tag from Superintendent Fabi Bagula's title, making her the permanent leader of California's second-largest school district.

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See which leaders are on the move as summer begins

West Contra Costa USD, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Keller ISD are among the systems that have recently named new superintendents.

How to stay close-knit in a growing district

One way to give a larger district a small-town feel is customization in the form of extensive school choice, Superintendent Jean Luna-Vedder says.

These experienced superintendents have found new posts

Brian Yearwood takes the helm of Kentucky's largest district while longtime North Carolina education leader Eric C. Bracy is named superintendent of Cumberland County Schools.

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The 91心頭 100 2025

The innovative leadersand leading innovatorswho comprise District 91心頭istrations second annual Top 100 influencers represent the most important voices in K12 education.

Many sitting superintendents are now on the move

Kristy Somerville-Midgette takes the helm at Lynchburg City Schools; Justin Irish is moving to the Northshore School District; and the St. Johns County School District choses Brennan Asplen its next superintendent

How Toyua Watson-Bacchus offers internships in her rural district

This superintendent and her team are committed to providing all of the Concordia Parish School Board's students with work-based learning opportunities.

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How two brand new principals are transforming an elementary school

For the first time, Orchard View Schools placed administrators who were new to the district and building leadership at the helm of one of its most critical and foundational schools.

Promotions highlight the latest week of superintendent hires

Several school boards looked within for their new superintendents, including a few that hired graduates of their schools.

Veterans and first-timers take the helm in new districts

Superintendents on the move include veterans and first-time leaders in several states, including South Dakota, Ohio and Delaware.

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See which superintendents are on the move right now

Longtime superintendents such as Gillian Chapman, Alex Cherniss and Glenn Barnes have found new homes during a busy hiring season from coast to coast.

Superintendent Paula Knight: How to take risks on behalf of students

Superintendent Paula Knight was way ahead of the curve on a big issue: Cell phones in schools.