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Leadership

5 leadership lessons learned by an interim superintendent during tough times

Garth J. McKinney -
Communication, district goals, making tough decisions, knowing your values, and focusing on students helped our district successfully complete one of the very toughest school years.

Want to make the most of your makerspaces? Check out these 6 FETC sessions

Matt Zalaznick -
Many more schools now have a makerspace yet educators are still looking for guidance in connecting the projects, tools, and technologies to classroom curriculum.

Speaking out: Mentoring and 4 other paths that lead to more diverse school leadership

Matt Zalaznick -
Among other insights, educators revealed that when they were students, the teachers and leaders of color they connected with were essential to their decision to pursue a career in education.

Politics continue to plague K12 as more superintendents lose their jobs

Matt Zalaznick -
Gunn Marie Hansen was fired from her post as superintendent of Orange USD by school board members who campaigned for parents' rights during the recent election.

District CEO Goldson: ‘I’m stepping away from dysfunctional school board’

Matt Zalaznick -
"The continued political infighting among certain board members demonstrates a misalignment in the vision for the children of this county," said the former student and lifelong employee of the district as to why she is walking away.

As 2023 gets underway, several districts still lack leaders

Matt Zalaznick -
Newly elected school board majorities have dismissed superintendents in a handful of districts but aren't saying why.

Are the schools in your district inclusive? Here’s how to find out

Micah Ward -
Honesty is key when it comes to evaluating how well your schools promote inclusivity. The CDC's new Self-Assessment Tool helps administrators gain clarity in this area.

What Florida’s 2023 Superintendent of the Year will offer at FETC

Micah Ward -
Superintendent of Putnam County Schools Rick Surrency will share his tour of Finland's schools in 2022, where his outlook on education changed forever.

Leadership series: Meet the superintendent who is all smiles this year

Micah Ward -
Many things make Missouri's Lee's Summit R-7 School District special, according to its Superintendent David Buck. But at the center of it all are the students.

Arizona sues district to get $1.7 million back from superintendent

Matt Zalaznick -
The state says the Buckeye Elementary School District overcompensated Superintendent Kristi Wilson, but the school board asserted its authority to offer competitive benefits.

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