Leadership

Here’s a look at the latest leaders on the move

Superintendent David Vinson, who is leaving Texas' Wylie Independent School District after 14 years to take the helm at Conroe ISD, is among the leaders taking on new roles.

Leaders react to ‘historic’ declines in Nation’s Report Card

Some experts are calling for reading instruction reform, while others argue that public schools are failing their most basic task.

Here is the size of the latest Nation’s Report Card decline

The first results since the pandemic reveal continuously sliding reading, science and math scores for students entering and exiting high school.

The real reasons public schools are enrolling fewer students

Research also offers solutions for addressing under-enrolled schools aside from closing them altogether.

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

How to say “so long, superwoman,” and really thrive

Superintendent Teresa Hill admits she is "a recovering superwoman." At the upcoming Leadhership Network for Women conference, she will encourage others to join her.

‘Breaking the myth’: A look at Houston ISD’s big turnaround

The sprawling district no longer has any F-rated schools. That's one way Superintendent Mike Miles says the narrative about large urban systems is changing.

Worried about cheating? Research finds new risks posed by AI

Users can quickly find tips on self-harm, suicide planning, disordered eating and substance abuse, research finds.

How transform education’s image through storytelling

To change the public education narrative, educators, administrators and institutions must actively promote their successes.

A new playbook for conducting active shooter drills

New research offers strategies for preventing harm caused by hyper-realistic, poorly planned active shooter drills.

Why this superintendent wants to make ‘new mistakes’

When Superintendent Travis Hamby shares what sounds like an unusual ambition, it's another way of describing how he is experimenting with new educational models. 

The 3 C’s: How to solve the unpredictability puzzle

Superintendents and boards are facing difficult choices. Remain calm. You are fully equipped to navigate through this successfully.

The No. 1 reason chronic absenteeism hasn’t improved

Since COVID, schools have urged families to take the mildest of symptoms seriously, exacerbating attendance issues, new research shows.

Student-intendent: The unique way this leader stays connected

Kristine Martin stays visible by stepping into the shoes of students and staff in classrooms, on buses and in the cafeteria.

This small district is only as strong as its community

When you run a very small district, with just 700 students, resources can be an issue. On the other hand, the size—or lack of it—makes for very strong relationships.

Few schools are closing now. Enrollment might change that

By 2031, public school enrollment will decline by 5.5%, new estimates project. Here's how to plan for fewer students and building closures.

Leadership Lens: Is now your favorite time of year?

"Leadership Lens" is a monthly column featuring the insights of K12 leaders who are navigating common opportunities and challenges.

How to rally the community when disaster strikes

Superintendent Antonio Shelton learned on the job at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District that preparedness begins with building relationships before the crisis occurs

New P.E. policy: Why Trump revived the Presidential Fitness Test

Rates of obesity, chronic disease, inactivity, and poor nutrition have reached crisis levels among children, the White House declares.

Student voice: Why it’s an important communications strategy

Student-created content leads to increased engagement, trust and authenticity in school communications.

Districts fill their top spots as new year approaches

Buffalo Public Schools' next superintendent will be Pascal Mubenga, who led Durham Public Schools in North Carolina from 2017 to 2024.

How to get creative and save the world in this year’s budget battles

This fiscal year, let’s pledge to be architects of opportunity, not defenders of the status quo.

$5.5 billion in frozen funds released by Trump administration

Restored grants support after-school programs, English language learners, migrant education and professional development.

5 ways you can make year-round education successful

Districts have turned to year-round schooling as a solution for learning loss and other educational inequities. But is it effective?

The Role of AI in Advanced Placement: Enhancing Student Learning and Teacher Effectiveness

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, join a practical conversation about how AI tools can support AP teaching and learning. Participants will learn specific ways AI can help with personalized practice, real-time feedback, and streamlining teacher workload—without adding complexity. 

How one big district is saving on health care

In an uncertain economy—and with a workforce that includes employees across income levels—the affordability of advanced primary care has been a game-changer for Orange County Public Schools.

Expert: Budget pressures will force districts to make tough cuts

Without the help of ESSER this school year, leaders will have to make difficult decisions to make the most of their budgets, argues one expert.

Q&A: AASA’s next president has big goals for K12

The School Superintendents Association's newest President David Law has big plans for K12, including building strong community partnerships for enhancing the student experience.

2025’s Principals of the Year transform their communities

Introducing the National Association of Secondary School Principals' 2025-26 National Principals of the Year

Threats against school officials are soaring. Here’s how to respond

Threats against school officials, which spiked after the COVID outbreak, have jumped even higher since President Donald Trump's re-election in 2024, new data shows.

School choice continues to skew white and more affluent

Among the biggest beneficiaries may be middle-income families, whose earnings are well above the poverty line but had strained to cover private school tuition without an infusion of public funds.

Why this superintendent says she found a dream job

You might see Superintendent Jeanne Siegenthaler shoveling snow, serving lunch or helping custodians clean her district's single building during the summer. She's also in charge of social media.

5 ways to protect students from extreme climates this summer

In the largest U.S. cities, 76% of students attend public school in "extreme heat zones," according to a new analysis.

Districts are beginning to strain under big funding freeze

Districts and states are scrambling to stretch resources after President Trump halted distribution of more than $6 billion to schools.

How to get more out of your district’s strategic plan

New research reveals that strategic plans have little impact on student achievement. Here's how they can be improved.