Admin & Management

Superintendent turnover: A Miami leader is moving north as several districts fill vacancies

Even in the height of summer, superintendent turnover is continuing steadily as school boards fill vacancies ahead of 2024-25 and some leaders announce that this will be their last year at the helm. 

New teachers: Are we looking for them in all the wrong places?

Millennials and Gen Z workers tend to prioritize flexibility, collaboration and advancement opportunities that generally don't exist within the teaching profession.

Craig Witherspoon: Let your team ‘make the music’ for K12 success

The skills and mindset needed to lead a high school band have harmoniously translated to the superintendency, longtime South Carolina educator Craig Witherspoon says in the latest episode of "Talking Out of School."

Superintendent turnover is not slowing down this summer

Several female superintendents are taking the lead in New York and elsewhere in the latest round of turnover at the top.

Department of Education: 2 developments could shake the agency

Title IX, student loan forgiveness and federal oversight over institutions are in the crosshairs of two Republican-led initiatives with the power to overhaul public higher education.

Fal Asrani, a California superintendent, is working to restore education’s prestige

Superintendent Fal Asrani leads California's Marysville Joint Unified School District with three keywords: wellness, communication and celebration. These three priorities also drive her campaign to restore the nation's respect for education and educators.

Superintendent Atiya Perkins wants you to “pause for the cause”

In this episode of the podcast, Superintendent Atiya Perkins shares how "emotional intelligence" is not only a vital part of her leadership philosophy, it's how she stays in touch with her own humanity.

Superintendent turnover: Districts pick new leaders at a rapid pace

Often in superintendent turnover, it takes months—or even longer—for a district to replace a departed leader. Within the last week, however, two districts had their replacements ready just as their superintendents announced their retirements.

3 powerful questions new principals should ask every staff member

Through the process detailed here, a new principal looks everyone in the eye, listens to their input and determines a course of action.

Superintendent hiring slowed but did not stop before the 4th

Perhaps the most notable hire occurred at North Carolina's Durham Public Schools, which has hired Anthony S. Lewis as its next leader. Lewis has served as superintendent of Lawrence Public Schools in Kansas since 2018.

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