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These are the top 10 topics school boards are discussing right now

Matt Zalaznick -
This may come as news to some superintendents and district leaders: Book bans and pride flags are not the main topics of discussion at every school board meeting in the country. Still, school boards are grappling with some complicated topics.

Esports is more than just a hobby for students. Here’s what superintendents need to know

Micah Ward -
Esports has become one of the most innovative opportunities for students to pursue a passion that ultimately started within the comfort of their own homes. Nowadays, schools can help students take their love for gaming to the next level by establishing an esports program, which may ultimately drive postsecondary success through scholarships and even career opportunities.

Why this superintendent calls himself an ‘edu-tainer’ in K12 communications

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent John B. Gordon III leads Suffolk Public Schools in telling a positive story about students and staff in the face of political antagonism and racism, deploying social media—Facebook and Instagram, in particular—to keep the community informed and engaged in Suffolk Public Schools' achievements and activities.

7 quick tips: Helping the class of 2023 find alternatives to college

Matt Zalaznick -
More than half of the graduating class of 2023 is opting out of the traditional four-year college education, according to a survey released Tuesday. While these numbers are no cause for alarm, leaders should be concerned that nearly one-third of the graduates were not aware of the career and technical education programs that would have given them alternative paths.

Here are 4 edtech trends superintendents should be paying attention to now

Micah Ward -
"The only constant in life is change." A statement nearly 2,500 years old remains true as district leaders grapple with the everchanging landscape that is education technology. Here's what leaders need to know in 2023.

Leadership shifts: 4 superintendents split with districts as others head for retirement

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendents for Hamilton Southeastern Schools and St. Louis Park Public Schools resigned suddenly as an Arizona school board voted its leader out after getting sued by the state.

Recruiting tools: Why these states are the best places for teachers to work

Matt Zalaznick -
Can social media—a source of much consternation in K12 these days—play a crucial role in whether the states your districts call home remain among the best (or worst) for educators? Superintendents and their teams should consider leveraging Instagram, X and other platforms to connect teaching recruits with more experienced educators who can share reasons to come work in the district, advises Ramon Goings, an associate professor in the Language Literacy & Culture Doctoral Program at the University of Maryland.

One-on-one video podcasts help this superintendent connect with kids

Matt Zalaznick -
Lewis Brooks, leader Shelby County Schools, makes it a priority to regularly highlight his students' and staff members' "interests and exceptional accomplishments."

How—and why—superintendents should share student data with families

Micah Ward -
Report cards simply don't give parents the full picture. K12 leaders must provide families with real-time data so they can understand how to be a part of their child's next steps for success.

5 ways districts can help close the gender gap in the superintendency

Micah Ward -
"The fact remains: seven out of 10 districts are led by men even though women make up the overwhelming majority of the education workforce," said Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer, CEO of ILO Group and founder of Women Leading Ed, in a new report.

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