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Leadership

4 mistakes that can derail a superintendent’s relationship with their school board

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An effective way to prevent disruptions is for superintendents and school boards to strike "social contracts" that cover everyone's commitments, how conflicts will be resolved and how the superintendent and members expect to be treated, among other issues.

How one Texas superintendent makes the invisible visible to his community

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"A long, long time ago I heard a superintendent talk and say, 'The problem with communication is 90% of the time people think they communicated, they didn't communicate or they miscommunicated,'" says Sean Maika, who was recently named a Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. "That leads to 90% of your problems."

Why empowering student leaders is a big priority for Principal Brady

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Melissa Brady, Delaware's national distinguished principal, views her students as more than scholars—they are leaders in her elementary school now and in the community of the future. 

Superintendent search: Why are applicant pools drying up in these big districts?

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A shallower-than-expected pool of just 10 applicants drove Duval County Public Schools to pause its search for a new superintendent last week, with a consultant citing politics as a key factor.

A trio of superintendents resigns as 7 more take on new roles

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New hires have outpaced superintendent resignations over the past week. While at least three leaders stepped down (and one learned their contract would not be renewed) two superintendents found new ones and several more are getting their first shots at leading a district. 

Too much information? Impossible, one superintendent says of school communications

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Quenching parents' and families' thirst for news updates is one way K12 leadership has changed over the last few years, Superintendent Joshua McDowell says.

How this superintendent helps craft laws that will benefit her schools

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Indiana's 2023 superintendent of the year Marilyn S. Hissong worked on a bil that provides scholarships teachers earning their certifications.

7 questions: Why hiring teachers of color is personal for this principal

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"I can count on one hand how many teachers of color taught me," Principal E. Rodney Walker says. "I never wanted any student under my care to experience this lack of connection."

Leadership shifts: Death threats over a mascot force a K12 resignation

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A controversy over the rebranding of a Kansas district's tiger mascot has led to the departure of Superintendent Jason Crawford from Jefferson West Public Schools USD 340.

Get on board: How to strive for no surprises in school board relations

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Superintendents should develop a comprehensive school board communication plan, establish a shared vision and not try to solve every problem on their own.

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