A 36-year career in the Virginia Beach City School District has ultimately landed interim superintendent Donald Robertson in the top spot of Virginia's fourth largest school system.

In the last five years, more than 40% of districts have witnessed at least one superintendent departure. Which states faced higher levels of attrition?

2023's honorees spearheaded innovative strategies surrounding the effective use of technology to engage their school communities and expand two-way communication efforts.

Superintendents were on the move right through the end of the year. District Administration is maintaining a running list of new hires and promotions.