DALI

Superintendent Lauren Zirpoli: How to get off to a strong start

Lauren Zirpoli became a superintendent for the first time this spring. Here's how she hit the ground running.

Superintendent Raymond Sanchez: Active listening is so important now

A superintendent's work is professional and personal for Raymond Sanchez, who leads the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns in the suburbs just north of New York City.

Superintendent Renee Nugent: How to truly connect

The whiteboard in Superintendent Renee Nugent's office at USD 409 Atchison Public Schools reflects one of her top priorities: her schedule of school and classroom visits.

See which hot topics dominated the latest DALI summit

Building a trusted brand became just one facet of a broader conversation leaders shared about how they strengthen their communication strategies.

On the move: Several superintendents elected to new posts

Several superintendents were also on the ballot on Election Day. See the incumbents and newcomers who won their races.

How to give students power to make important decisions

The Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union on Vermont's Canadian border took the extra step of letting high school students help craft its portrait of a graduate."

On the move: San Francisco USD suddenly has new leader

After former superintendent Matt Wayne's resignation last week, San Francisco USD moved quickly to hire Maria Su, who had been the executive director of the city's Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for the last 15 years.

On the move: Superintendent lands in new home, first-timers hired

Superintendents are steadily on the move this fall, with a wave of new hires and retirements rolling across the nation in recent weeks.

How this superintendent passed three bonds in a row

Guthrie Public Schools had failed on nine straight bond elections before Superintendent Mike Simpson arrived more than a decade ago. Simpson just passed his third straight bond since 2014, with nearly three-quarters of the vote.

Superintendent Speaks Out: How to reinvent your district

When a district is going through major changes—and making major changes—the leader has to be highly visible in supporting staff and connecting with the community, Joseph Goho says in this edition of "Superintendent Speaks Out."