Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, who has been superintendent of Diamond Lake School District 76 since 2015, hosts a workshop called "What Happens When the School Board Falls Out of Love With You."
Six months after the Neenah Joint School District's proposed property tax increase referendum failed, Superintendent Mary Pfeiffer went back to the public with "a better plan."
The rapid transformation of K-12 education during COVID is refocusing educators on professional development priorities that may be shifting just as quickly.
There are fewer candidates for superintendent and more open positions than ever before, resulting in a leadership void as schools try to bounce back from years of disruptions.
The stats contributing to teacher shortages are glaring: the average teacher salary is so low in 38 states that even some mid-career educators qualify for government benefits based on income.
The fact that more women have reached the to post in recent years does not tell the whole story as "we are still grossly underrepresented in this role," says one superintendent.
Aspiring principals are getting more training on supporting diverse learners but still lack job-based learning opportunities such as internships and mentoring, a new analysis finds.
Increasing the capacity of its school leaders, expanding academic programming and nurturing positive school climates have been driving forces behind the improvements in three districts.
Educators should not underestimate the tremendous influence they have over students, influence that is cumulative in giving young people a sense of belonging and stability.
