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Leadership

Big midyear decision: Keep the leader, improve support

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
Districts often misinterpret struggle as a sign that leaders can’t grow and then move too quickly to replace or reassign them.
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This superintendent strives to provide a community hub

Matt Zalaznick -
Respect for teachers and education is a hallmark of a rural, predominantly Hispanic district, Superintendent Dave Verdugo says.
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This principal doesn’t want kids replacing their brains with AI

Micah Ward -
It's called the 80/20, 20/80 rule. Its purpose: to ensure students learn with AI rather than use it for "cognitive offloading."
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Teacher prep programs drive diversity but results are uneven

Michelle Centamore -
Teacher diversity is shaped long before hiring begins—but uneven preparation pathways are slowing progress nationwide, says report.
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This principal has 3 tips for creating student leaders

Micah Ward -
At this school, students eagerly show up at 7 a.m. on Fridays to meet with the principal to discuss top-of-mind issues. Here's how you can build a student body with similar leadership aspirations.
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The top 5 areas where superintendents want to grow

Micah Ward -
Leaders report that state and federal bureaucracies are inhibiting their ability to accomplish their work, new research confirms.
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Superintendents share solutions to their three big challenges

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendents are concerned about the stability of leadership pipelines in their districts, according to a District Administration Leadership Institute survey conducted this fall.
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Year in review: Our top stories of 2025

Micah Ward -
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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How AI will create new K12 opportunities in 2026

Micah Ward -
In 2026, we'll see everything from increased superintendent vacancies to new, innovative student support strategies.
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The 10 traits of a successful school leader

Micah Ward -
Not every administrator comes equipped with these skills, but they can be learned, says Rolla Junior High School Principal Dr. Tori Snitker.
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How one superintendent is retaining her top teachers

Michelle Centamore -
Midland ISD's “Opportunity Culture” allows Dr. Stephanie Howard to extend the reach of highly effective teachers and embed coaching within small, empowered teams.
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Here are 5 steps for connecting students’ passion with purpose

Micah Ward -
A happy, passionate student is an engaged student, says one expert. His project-based learning framework helps schools build such students.
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Introducing a CTE program students really want to join

Micah Ward -
The Ogden School District is setting students up for employment within months after graduation. Here's how.
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5 ways to improve behavioral threat assessments

Micah Ward -
Poorly implemented systems may be putting your most vulnerable students at risk, new research suggests. Here's some advice.
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How these 3 states are fighting chronic absenteeism

Micah Ward -
Nationwide, chronic absenteeism sits at about 23%. These states can serve as models for superintendents tasked with boosting attendance.
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How this superintendent is breaking barriers with fewer resources

Micah Ward -
New York State's Superintendent of the Year Jennifer Gaffney is boosting mental health support despite her district's limited capacity.
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The different ways leaders are handling declining enrollment

Micah Ward -
Alabama leaders hope the expansion of its "Don't Say Gay" law will appeal to frustrated parents looking for alternative schooling options.
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The non-instructional ways schools are using AI

Micah Ward -
Tech leaders are focused on using AI for more than just instruction. The legality of implementing AI remains a challenge.
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Three ways leaders can build lasting university partnerships

Alcino Donadel -
The School District of Philadelphia and two major universities are reshaping how research gets done. They are moving “at the pace of K12 policy,” not “the pace of the Ivy League."
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Texas announces state takeover of Fort Worth ISD

Micah Ward -
Texas Education Agency cites repeated campus failures in replacing district's school board even though the number of F-rated schools had dropped.
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These 43 principals exemplify resilient leadership

Micah Ward -
October is National Principals Month, and these 43 principals are being recognized as 2025's National Distinguished Principals.
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4 ways to improve the work-life balance for teachers

Micah Ward -
Female teachers, specifically, spend on average 10 more hours than males caring for family outside of work. Here's some advice for leaders.
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Free AI tools this superintendent wants you to use

Micah Ward -
Masters guides us through some practical ways of leveraging Google's NotebookLM in ways that are human-centered and research-based to improve academic outcomes.
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This new network aims to help female leaders thrive

Matt Zalaznick -
Female superintendents, principals and other educators are coming together to advance "leadhership" in K12 educations.
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Cell phone bans are soaring in popularity, data shows

Micah Ward -
A first-of-its-kind study captures the prevalence of public school cell phone bans, and principals are overwhelmingly on board.
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These superintendents show how to redefine K12 success

Matt Zalaznick -
The transformative efforts of several superintendents give the phrase "bold leadership" new meaning.
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This is what’s fueling teacher burnout

Micah Ward -
And here are some proven strategies—apart from hiring more staff—to boost job satisfaction, according to teachers themselves.
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Snapshot: Are superintendents enjoying their jobs?

Micah Ward -
Superintendents are reporting lower stress levels in 2025. However, they have mixed feelings about their jobs.
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Superintendent Rosa Diaz is riding the ‘progress train’

Matt Zalaznick -
How the leader of Carteret Public Schools transformed her district's culture and saw academic improvement.
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Learn from this superintendent’s ‘student-first’ philosophy

Micah Ward -
Kentucky's 2026 Superintendent of the Year shares the initiatives he's most proud of that separate his district from the rest.
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Shift happens: designing student-centered classrooms with AI and tech

Michelle Centamore -
Technology is “a lever for equity and empowerment—not just for students, but for educators, too,” says Whitney Criswell, Leadhership speaker and digital learning coach.
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Expert: School vouchers will create new money for K12

Micah Ward -
Nearly $28 billion could be generated annually, Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab predicts.
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Leaders react to ‘historic’ declines in Nation’s Report Card

Micah Ward -
Some experts are calling for reading instruction reform, while others argue that public schools are failing their most basic task.
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Here is the size of the latest Nation’s Report Card decline

Micah Ward -
The first results since the pandemic reveal continuously sliding reading, science and math scores for students entering and exiting high school.
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The real reasons public schools are enrolling fewer students

Micah Ward -
Research also offers solutions for addressing under-enrolled schools aside from closing them altogether.
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