It has been a tough time for superintendents but a recent wave of new hires could bring back some energy to an education system facing a range of challenges.
In 2019, the superintendency was changed for good. The profession is now a multifaceted and complex job that no one could have anticipated, and it requires intense training and preparation, one expert says.
Online instruction is a way to utilize valuable, experienced teachers who have retired from classroom teaching, but still want to be connected to education
When Superintendent Scott Muri took the helm at Ector County ISD in 2019, it had an 18% teacher vacancy rate and was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. Now, its teachers can make up to $100,000 a year.
The one-size-fits-all approach to success after high school is long gone. Learn from ChatGPT about how you can ensure students have access to the opportunities around them.
"Transformation in education is happening, which is almost a counter-narrative to what we hear," says Amy Dujon, director of the District Administration Leadership Institute and co-author of a new report, "Exploring New Frontiers For K-12 Systems Transformation."
While 66% of leaders say salary was key for teacher morale, 69% think reimagining classrooms and instruction is also essential, according to a new survey from learning company D2L and District Administration.
In the 90s, Dr. Don KIllingbeck of Hemlock Public Schools was one of the first educators to integrate smartboards into the classroom. Now, he's using ChatGPT to write a book and inspire teachers.
In his ninth year as superintendent at Warsaw Community Schools in Indiana, Dr. David Hoffert believes in the power of equipping students with exceptional teachers.
