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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.

K12 leaders: ‘Please let us use E-rate to prevent cyberattacks’

Micah Ward -
Education advocacy groups have pleaded with the Federal Communications Commission to modernize E-rate funding to better support districts as financially driven cybercriminals continue to target K12 schools.

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.

Do school suspensions really teach kids a lesson? Few principals think so

Micah Ward -
The majority of principals believe that suspending students is an ineffective way to help students reflect on their mistakes. Yet, it continues to be a dominant disciplinary practice.

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.

5 ways school leaders can enhance parent communication to help students thrive

Andrew Fernandez -
Positive relationships and two-way parent communication between K-12 schools and families help set students up for better outcomes in school and life.

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.

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