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Superintendents

New school year starts with a stream of notable hires

Matt Zalaznick -
Des Moines Public Schools promotes Matt Smith while a large group of female leaders ascends to the superintendency.
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Why this big district split diplomas into new categories

Micah Ward -
In Detroit Public Schools, a high school diploma is uniquely tailored to a student's college and career pathways.
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Why school boards are betting on familiar faces

Micah Ward -
Consistent with District Administration's reporting, research suggests more districts are relying on internal superintendent hires.
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How to offer 100% of graduates a marketable asset

Micah Ward -
Nevada's sprawling Clark County School District aims to ensure every student is military, college or career-ready before leaving high school.
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Why the best superintendents land where they belong

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Wayne Vickers says great leaders don't wait for the perfect situation, but do great things wherever they serve.
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Experienced leaders are moving into new posts this summer

Matt Zalaznick -
Marnie Hazleton named superintendent of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District while former Hartford leader Leslie Torres-Rodriguez finds new home in New York.
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Outcomes-based contracting: How to ensure vendors share your goals

Micah Ward -
As communities push back against unnecessary technology, optimistic leaders are shifting toward a new model for integrating edtech.
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How to elevate an award-winning math strategy

Micah Ward -
Tuscaloosa City Schools is proving that the secret to national math success is investing in people.
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Several districts secure new leaders during summer break

Matt Zalaznick -
Andre D. Spencer, who has led two previous districts over a 15-year span, was selected as the next superintendent of New Jersey's Willingboro Township Public Schools.
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Andrés Chait is LAUSD’s new superintendent, quickly replacing Carvalho

Matt Zalaznick -
Chait, who began his K12 career as a kindergarten teacher at LAUSD, was the district's chief of school operations when he succeeded the suspended Alberto Carvalho, who resigned this week.
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New budgets spark questions about teacher pay

Micah Ward -
Amid nationwide budget constraints, one issue remains a point of contention between superintendents and their staff: compensation.
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Alberto Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid months-long FBI investigation

Micah Ward -
Media reports suggest the investigation predates the Trump administration. Carvalho denies any wrongdoing.
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Several experienced superintendents are moving into new posts

Matt Zalaznick -
Three-time superintendent and former Kentucky commissioner of education Jason E. Glass is named the next leader of the Palo Alto Unified School District in California.
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How to be a student-centered superintendent—and meet every family

Micah Ward -
You'll find Superintendent Kenneth Spells at a high school basketball or the church fish fry, because strengthening community is part of his leadership philosophy.
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Applications open for DA’s National Awards of Distinction program

Micah Ward -
District Administration invites K12 leaders to apply for our National Awards of Distinction Program, which honors district visionaries who have pioneered innovative initiatives that revolutionize education.
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An experienced superintendent returns to the top spot

Matt Zalaznick -
Former Nashville superintendent Shawn Joseph picked to lead a Maryland district as a wave of first-timers take the helm across the country.
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Schools ban phones. Kids check them anyway

Micah Ward -
Even with the strictest of cellphone bans, roughly half of students check their phones during class. 
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Districts that delay enrollment decisions lose more than money

Micah Ward -
Districts handling enrollment declines successfully share one trait: they started planning years before a fiscal crisis forced the issue.
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Here’s what the most AI-advanced districts have in common

Micah Ward -
The most AI-advanced school districts are using the technology to improve instructional practices, not reinvent them.
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5 districts that are defeating odds in reading and math

Micah Ward -
In one district, the share of eighth graders scoring proficient or above in math climbed from 18% to 50% in just four years.
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Longtime and interim leaders are promoted in big districts

Matt Zalaznick -
Tiffany McMaster takes the helm in Washoe County Public Schools, Anthony Jarrett is promoted at North Side ISD and Dyann Mack is named superintendent in Harford County Schools.
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3 ways districts are dealing with high diesel prices

Micah Ward -
Leaders are shifting spending priorities to keep school buses running as expenses soar.
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How 33,000 teachers want leaders to improve school culture

Micah Ward -
Well-being is the area where teachers want the most assistance, but many school and district leaders feel unprepared to help. 
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Is a scramble for innovation now holding districts back?

Micah Ward -
Depth now matters more than breadth, says one expert. Here's how to executive initiatives without overloading your district.
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What’s behind the ‘big shrink’ in K12 funding?

Micah Ward -
Declining birth rates remain the top reason why districts are enrolling fewer students, says one expert.
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How to cultivate a school board that sticks to its vision

Micah Ward -
A self-regulating board that rises above political agendas is a hallmark of Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria's leadership.
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Leaders are taking new posts as school year winds down

Matt Zalaznick -
Adrian Talley is named the next superintendent of Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. Interim leader Cancy McArn becomes the permanent superintendent Sacramento City USD.
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How to boost K12 morale so your educators stay

Matt Zalaznick -
Have you ever considered retention as a long-term expression of K12 morale? Here's a guidebook for keeping your staff motivated.
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Inflation is now sapping the power of teacher pay raises

Micah Ward -
Elected officials are barring districts' ability to adjust teacher salaries, according to NEA President Becky Pringle.
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This rookie superintendent has found big savings without cutting jobs

Micah Ward -
Sioux Falls School District shaved $3 million from the current school year’s budget under Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold. His latest spending plan should save another $2 million.
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Baltimore taps leader from Philadelphia as its new CEO

Matt Zalaznick -
Jermaine Dawson is a deputy superintendent in The School District of Philadelphia and a DA Top 100 education influencer.
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Board conflict costs districts their best superintendents

Micah Ward -
Leadership stability leads to better student outcomes. Here are four ways to prevent turnover. 
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How to gain a competitive advantage in tech grants

Micah Ward -
New funding rule aims to prepare students and teachers for an AI-driven workforce.
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2 big districts, and many others, pick new superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
Chicago Public Schools choses Macquline King, Ed.D., as its new CEO and Saint Louis Public Schools promotes interim leader Myra Berry to superintendent.
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How Gyimah Whitaker ensures students catch a rising academic tide

Matt Zalaznick -
The superintendent took the helm of high-performing City Schools of Decatur. Then, she dug deeper into the achievement numbers.
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