Leadership

How superintendents’ student advisory councils are boosting school morale

Superintendents across the nation are launching advisory councils to listen to students' concerns and give them an authentic role in district decision-making.

LGBTQ+ school leaders are focused on 3 issues beyond the political climate

Members of the LGBTQ+ School Leaders Network are prioritizing self-care, professional growth and supporting students and teachers in a changing environment.

Increase training and mental health funding: 2 teacher retention strategies that are already working

"Grow-your-own" is the most popular teacher recruitment strategy in the nation's largest school systems, with many leaders implementing team teaching and expanded PD.

Here’s what’s keeping K-12 leaders up at night—and what’s keeping them hopeful.

“We have had a lot of success and we have a lot to be proud of," says Virginia Superintentendent Rick Clemons. "But there are a lot of things that still need to be done.”

These are the top 9 principals in the country for 2022

The U.S. Department of Education recognized these leaders for outstanding leadership, building positive school climates, increasing achievement, and finding creative ways to help accelerate students' academic recovery from the pandemic.

As school boards thin out, districts should seize opportunity to diversify

Only 38% of current school board members plan to run for reelection, according to a recent survey. But there is a silver lining—the chance to recruit a more diverse group overall.

How a principal is creating safe spaces under a new transgender policy

When the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District eliminated transgender bathrooms, the high school principal made her own adjustments to support her students.

3 superintendents to watch: Steering for continuous school improvement

Commitments to transparency and public service are two ways our superintendents to watch are steering their schools toward continuous improvement.

Uvalde superintendent announces his retirement amid ongoing controversy

The decision comes in light of new details that have surfaced regarding the Robb Elementary School shooting in May.

Superintendent charged with DWI after crowd-surfing during football game

Baldwinsville School District Superintendent Jason Thomson was found with a blood alcohol content nearly twice over the legal limit.

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