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Leadership Concerns

How this superintendent is amping up the power of his small N.J. district

Matt Zalaznick -
The Point Pleasant Beach School District offers students a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs that "outmatches our size," Superintendent William T. Smith boasts.

From ‘me’ to ‘we’: Why strong board-superintendent relationships are important

Quintin Shepherd -
When boards and superintendents work together, they can set clear goals and expectations for student achievement and ensure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed.

4 superintendents share keys to working effectively with school boards

Matt Zalaznick -
Outside the classroom, superintendent-school board relationships are surely among the most impactful partnerships when it comes to a school district's success. These leaders share their keys to positive experiences with their own boards.

Superintendent steps down from a big district as turnover keeps churning

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Diana Greene will leave Florida's Duval County Public Schools in the coming weeks after having served in the post since 2018.

Leaders sound off on the top 7 challenges K12 is facing right now

Matt Zalaznick -
Neither test scores nor grades are dominating the conversations about the biggest education challenges in 2023.

Teacher wage gap: K12 is no different than the wider workforce

Matt Zalaznick -
When experience, education level, and school characteristics are similar, a sizable teacher wage gap disadvantages women in the K12 workforce. But there are several steps leaders can take to solve the problem.

How this superintendent is driving the local economy to help his district thrive

Matt Zalaznick -
"I have made it my personal mission to maximize our district resources and seek to grow our tax base for the future," says Jason Snodgrass of his efforts to help his community thrive.

Leadership series: This superintendent had less than six months to craft a strategic plan—mission accomplished

Micah Ward -
"Who was I to think that I could tell them what they needed or wanted in their own community?" says Dr. Margaret Crespo, superintendent of Laramie County School District-1 in Wyoming. Using this mindset, she now has a living, adaptable strategic plan.

Leadership series: Six-figure teacher salaries? Yes, in this superintendent’s district

Micah Ward -
When Superintendent Scott Muri took the helm at Ector County ISD in 2019, it had an 18% teacher vacancy rate and was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. Now, its teachers can make up to $100,000 a year.

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