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Admin & Management

Empathic leadership: Why it’s critical for your organization

Vicki King -
There is a growing awareness that leaders who demonstrate empathy are not soft or nice; rather, they possess a highly refined skill that can, and data suggests should be cultivated.

Districts remain busy hiring new superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
Another big city district has promoted from within to fill its superintendent's post. Sacramento City Unified School District in California just elevated Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen to its top spot after she served as the interim since July 2023.

Leaning into the pros of leading a rural school

Matt Zalaznick -
Principal Natalie Page is leaning into the positives of leading a rural school despite the challenges that come with recruiting teachers and providing an expansive curriculum.

Here is the most overlooked reason for teacher burnout

Shannon Hazel -
Change fatigue is a form of mental and emotional exhaustion that is caused when too much change takes place in an organization or when significant change follows immediately on earlier change.

Staying sane: Leaders share the ways they de-stress and decompress

Matt Zalaznick -
The student mental health crisis and high turnover in leadership have tilted the spotlight toward the wellness of K12 leaders. Superintendent Shane McCord, for one, finds his moments of self-care zen by spending time with his family, fishing and—surprisingly or not—doing yard work.

A One-Stop-Shop: Modern Marketplace for Better Equipped K-12 Procurement

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 22nd at 2 pm ET

With industry insight into the concept of procure-to-pay, this webinar will explore how you can support your team through the entire procurement lifecycle—from requisition to check. Join us for an insightful discussion on how you can enable your procurement team to do more with more in the face of staffing and workforce challenges. 

Big district gets new leader as busy hiring season continues

Matt Zalaznick -
Broward County Public Schools' superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won't be a national search to replace him.

Navigating Tomorrow: Charting the Future of K12 by Exploring Strategic Plans

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Monday, April 29th at 2 pm ET

Based on the “Annual Public School System Strategic Plan Scan” by Godek et al., (2024), this first-of-its-kind webinar presentation from the District Administration Leadership Institute will reveal how leading districts are successfully engaging families and communities, integrating effective pandemic-era strategies, and enhancing principal involvement to drive educational excellence.

Book bans are hitting new heights this school year

Matt Zalaznick -
Books about women, sexual violence and rape that have are being challenged based on obscenity while race, LGBTQ and transgender identities continue to be frequent targets.

Ominous signs are emerging in recent school board discussions

Matt Zalaznick -
Staffing cuts and terminations have become more frequent topics at school board meetings over the past year, according to the Burbio's tracker that has captivated District Administration.

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