Last year, superintendent attrition rates reached 16.8%, a number last reported during the 2016-17 academic year, according to a report released last week. That means that roughly one in every five superintendents have left their positions.
Staying connected with networks of other district leaders is key to Superintendent Joseph Macary's leadership philosophy at Vernon Public Schools in Connecticut.
Across my 21-year tenure in educational tech and school cybersecurity, I've witnessed a common issue. School district technology departments are often understaffed, leaving cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Every weeknight, Tacoma's middle and high school students headed to schools and community centers for the Summer Late Nights program. They played video games with friends and participated in everything from music and dance to yoga and arts activities.
Myriam Rogers' first budget request as superintendent comes as Maryland prepares for a slowing economy and federal coronavirus pandemic funding is set to expire this year.
State Superintendent Eric Mackey told board members in December that they couldn't outright ban cell phones from schools, but he would like to give some additional guidance to districts.
Superintendent Elizabeth Grant said change is hard—even good change. But she added that change is necessary as districts across the state and country continue to lose students.
Do standardized test scores provide accurate forecasts of college or workforce success? As this debate rages, there's no question that school leaders have to pay attention to the results.
