When it comes to understanding the actual full cost of technology investments it is key that school leaders' knowledge and experience go beyond the initial costs of any technology purchase.
Tony Watlington, leader of The School District of Philadelphia, was named Superintendent of the Year at this week's 2025 District Administration National Awards Program ceremony.
Martin County School District Superintendent Michael Maine is in his second year as the top educator in the district. This year, he wants his staff to know that anything short of excellence is not good enough for kids.
Some early proponents of tutoring as a post-pandemic silver bullet have recently tempered their expectations, in part because of implementation challenges at a large scale.
Superintendents must introduce technology to advance student progress without exacerbating staff burnout. It's a careful balance that requires rethinking edtech selection in four key ways.
Every data point you collect should connect to your school or district's objectives. As budgets become more constrained, it's more important than ever to focus on data that directly measures progress toward specific goals.
The Sevier County School District hasn't hired a principal outside of its system in more than 30 years. Superintendent Cade Douglas shares his model for investing in his administrators.
