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Leadership

These are 7 of the most disruptive forces in education

Micah Ward -
Sora Schools' "Trends in Education" report for 2023 homes in on the biggest changes affecting districts across the country, among them advancements in artificial intelligence and learning through gaming.

Teacher attrition is rising, but hiring continues to stall out

Micah Ward -
ESSER funds have contributed to 66% of job openings since the height of the pandemic in 2020, yet hires have only risen by 38%. Districts are creating jobs faster than they can fill them.

A historic hire, a forcible exit and 2 more fired superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
Two more school boards in the Deep South fired superintendents last week, but not without a measure of controversy and community pushback. In New Jersey, a district leader was escorted out of his central office.

Leadership series: This superintendent had less than six months to craft a strategic plan—mission accomplished

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"Who was I to think that I could tell them what they needed or wanted in their own community?" says Dr. Margaret Crespo, superintendent of Laramie County School District-1 in Wyoming. Using this mindset, she now has a living, adaptable strategic plan.

Superintendents spotlight: What it means to stay focused on the whole student

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Committing to the whole student is how K12 schools can and will remain the key to democracy in America, Superintendent Trent North says. "When our students graduate, they must not only be academically sound, but we must ensure they are socially and emotionally ready to leave their impact on the world."

How this superintendent uses social media to establish credibility

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“The idea that people need to keep in mind is when people don’t know what you do as a superintendent, they make up what you do as a superintendent,” says Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin.

Texas’ largest school district to be taken over by the state next week, mayor says

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"I'm talking to legislators, and what they're saying is that the state intends to take over the district, replacing the entire board and replacing the superintendent," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said at a City Council meeting Wednesday morning. "I find that totally alarming."

How to tackle teacher vacancies: 3 big topics and dozens of tools

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This toolkit of well-tested talent management practices and innovative ideas will guide leaders in creating collaboration time, conducting empathy interviews and developing grow-your-own programs, among other solutions.

Voice of the superintendent: Feeling more optimistic—except for one big fear

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Despite a brighter outlook after three years of turbulence, superintendents are extremely concerned about staffing issues: "We're in a better place, but teacher shortages could stall progress."

Principal problems: How stressful is it to be a building leader these days?

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The mounting challenges principals face are producing some conflicting numbers: While 94% are generally satisfied with their job, half say stress is so high they might just change careers or retire.

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