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Latino leaders share their perspectives on STEAM in new book

Matt Zalaznick -
“Not Science Fairs!” is the title of Superintendent Elizabeth Alvarez's ringing endorsement of science fairs in a new book by Latino education leaders, “From STEM to STEAM: Latino Perspectives.”

How to make women an expectation—not an exception—in K12 leadership

Kendra McQuilton -
Iranetta Wright, superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools, shares her best advice to aspiring women leaders, as well as to leaders who want to improve representation in leadership.

Leaders take heed: Demand for school choice is surging, survey shows

Matt Zalaznick -
Some districts have embraced school choice and some see it as an existential threat. Either way, parents' interest in switching schools is growing substantially, according to a new National School Choice Awareness Foundation survey.

Karma chameleons: Time for leaders to reset and stand out

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
Karma is the sum of how today’s actions rearrange the future. If you don't like the results of your beginning-of-the-year choices, then you can always choose again.

New superintendent hiring is continuing at full speed in 2024

Matt Zalaznick -
One of the biggest systems to pick a new leader is Yonkers Public Schools, the district on New York City's northern border. Anibal Soler, who has been the superintendent of Schenectady City Schools since 2021, will take the helm on May 1.

How one superintendent knows his schools are doing the right work

Matt Zalaznick -
Staying connected with networks of other district leaders is key to Superintendent Joseph Macary's leadership philosophy at Vernon Public Schools in Connecticut.

“It makes my heart happy”: Celebrating culture creates safe spaces

Matt Zalaznick -
"It makes my heart so happy that students are coming together to share their experiences and they feel safe doing it," says Superintendent Laurie Dent. "We finally made it safe to talk about race in this district."

How rebranding has this superintendent living in the moment—for now

Matt Zalaznick -
Sharing a common purpose—and a common mascot—has had wider impacts on academics and even building design in Missouri's Grandview C-4 School District, Superintendent Kenny Rodrequez attests.

School-within-a-school uses PBL to help students make a big move

Matt Zalaznick -
Orchard View Middle School's project-driven, small group learning experiment aims to make students' transitions from elementary to middle school more seamless and academically engaging.

Districts charge into 2024 with a diverse group of new leaders

Matt Zalaznick -
School districts that had vacancies at the top are now entering the year knowing who their next superintendents will be after a spate of holiday season hirings of both veterans and first-timers.

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