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Several experienced superintendents are moving into new posts

Three-time superintendent and former Kentucky commissioner of education Jason E. Glass is named the next leader of the Palo Alto Unified School District in California.

How to be a student-centered superintendentand meet every family

You'll find Superintendent Kenneth Spells at a high school basketball or the church fish fry, because strengthening community is part of his leadership philosophy.

Applications open for 91心頭’s National Awards of Distinction program

District 91心頭istration invitesK12 leaders to apply for our National Awards of Distinction Program, which honors district visionaries who have pioneered innovative initiatives that revolutionize education.

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An experienced superintendent returns to the top spot

Former Nashville superintendent Shawn Joseph picked to lead a Maryland district as a wave of first-timers take the helm across the country.

Schools ban phones. Kids check them anyway

Even with the strictest of cellphone bans, roughly half of students check their phones during class.

Districts that delay enrollment decisions lose more than money

Districts handling enrollment declines successfully share one trait: they started planning years before a fiscal crisis forced the issue.

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Here’s what the most AI-advanced districts have in common

The most AI-advanced school districts are using the technology to improve instructional practices, not reinvent them.

5 districts that are defeating odds in reading and math

In one district, the share of eighth graders scoring proficient or above in math climbed from 18% to 50% in just four years.

Longtime and interim leaders are promoted in big districts

Tiffany McMaster takes the helm in Washoe County Public Schools, Anthony Jarrett is promoted at North Side ISD and Dyann Mack is named superintendent in Harford County Schools.

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3 ways districts are dealing with high diesel prices

Leaders are shifting spending priorities to keep school buses running as expenses soar.

How 33,000 teachers want leaders to improve school culture

Well-being is the area where teachers want the most assistance, but many school and district leaders feel unprepared to help.

Is a scramble for innovation now holding districts back?

Depth now matters more than breadth, says one expert. Here's how to executive initiatives without overloading your district.

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What’s behind the ‘big shrink’ in K12 funding?

Declining birth rates remain the top reason why districts are enrolling fewer students, says one expert.

How to cultivate a school board that sticks to its vision

A self-regulating board that rises above political agendas is a hallmark of Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria's leadership.

Leaders are taking new posts as school year winds down

Adrian Talley is named the next superintendent of Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. Interim leader Cancy McArn becomes the permanent superintendent Sacramento City USD.

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How to boost K12 morale so your educators stay

Have you ever considered retention as a long-term expression of K12 morale? Here's a guidebook for keeping your staff motivated.

Inflation is now sapping the power of teacher pay raises

Elected officials are barring districts' ability to adjust teacher salaries, according to NEA President Becky Pringle.

This rookie superintendent has found big savings without cutting jobs

Sioux Falls School District shaved $3 million from the current school years budget under Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold. His latest spending plan should save another $2 million.

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Baltimore taps leader from Philadelphia as its new CEO

Jermaine Dawson is a deputy superintendent in The School District of Philadelphia and a91心頭Top 100 education influencer.

Board conflict costs districts their best superintendents

Leadership stability leads to better student outcomes. Here are four ways to prevent turnover.

How to gain a competitive advantage in tech grants

New funding rule aims to prepare students and teachers for an AI-driven workforce.

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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 high-performing City Schools of Decatur. Then, she dug deeper into the achievement numbers.

Diverse group of administrators gets first chances at superintendency

Texas Education Agency has appointed Peter Licata, who briefly led Broward County Public Schools, as the superintendent in the state's takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District.

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Superintendent salaries grow as more women take the helm

More than 38% of superintendents say their district's "economic condition" is declining, according to The School Superintendents Association.

2 leaders you should’ve already followed on social media

Social media should be used to contribute to the superintendency, not simply provide updates, says one leader.

Here are the AI tools you’re missing out on

These three AI tools will help you become a better write, stronger researcher and understand complex topics.

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Residency requirements: The new strategy improving superintendent hiring

Lawmakers hope removing residency requirements for superintendents will motivate leaders from neighboring areas to apply if they don't have to move.

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.

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This superintendent has advice for staying focused on the mission

When internal tensions and politics compete for superintendents' time, leaders must stay rooted in their systems, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon says.

Superintendents turn to new strategies to curb chronic absenteeism

One New York district has improved chronic absenteeism by nearly 20% in two years. The superintendent is witnessing strong academic gains as a result.

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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This superintendent is on track to open 12 schools by 2030

Lamar Consolidated ISD has already opened 15 since AASA National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Roosevelt Nivens took the job in 2021. What's fueling the district's growth?

What’s just as important as AI literacy? Ethics training

Disciplinary actions against students using AI inappropriately are ramping up. Here's how to solve the issue.