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Leadership

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

Matt Zalaznick -
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

Micah Ward -
“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

Micah Ward -
"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

Matt Zalaznick -
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

Matt Zalaznick -
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?

Matt Zalaznick -
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.

Richland Two superintendent gets a hefty $615,000 payout upon resignation

Micah Ward -
Former Superintendent Baron Davis has not shared any details related to his departure, but resignations from neighboring districts indicate issues of political interference and school board tensions were at play.

In a wave of superintendent hires, one school board defies strong public sentiment

Matt Zalaznick -
The School District of Lancaster's board of directors chose an out-of-state candidate even though its own survey showed students and teachers overwhelmingly supported one of the other finalists for the job.

$30,000 a year is not enough for teachers. These states are fixing that

Micah Ward -
From million-dollar retention bonuses to $50,000 starting salaries, here's how governors nationwide are pulling for teachers in 2023.

3 principals to watch: Reshaping learning landscapes through creative solutions

Matt Zalaznick -
3 leaders are taking bottom-up approaches to chronic attendance problems, literacy achievement gaps and teacher shortages.

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