Millennials and Gen Z workers tend to prioritize flexibility, collaboration and advancement opportunities that generally don't exist within the teaching profession.
A superintendent's time horizon is longest of all: budgeting, capital projects, strategic initiatives and changing state requirements—and this is the time to prioritize those issues.
For K12 superintendents and educational leaders, staying abreast of technological advancements is particularly important when it comes to addressing the unique needs of special education programs.
Buildings are being shut down as district leaders and communities grapple with declining enrollment, aging buildings, the end of ESSER and other fiscal pressures.
Incorporating AI into our classrooms is not merely about keeping pace with emerging trends; it is about equipping our students with the skills and competencies necessary to thrive in the digital age. We aim to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
A principal's role in student achievement is immense but some educators may not quite comprehend the full scope of a building leader's influence on outcomes.
"I can count on one hand how many teachers of color taught me," Principal E. Rodney Walker says. "I never wanted any student under my care to experience this lack of connection."
"This is a nuanced issue," said Tom Ferree, chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, a Kentucky-based nonprofit working to get more families hooked up to the internet, "and it’s critical for us to identify the pain points and work together to find solutions for not only expanding access to broadband but also helping people adopt and use the resources it offers.”
37 middle and elementary school leaders made NAESP's 2023 National Distinguished Principals list for driving academic growth during years of disruption, diversifying their staff and improving outreach to non-English speaking families.
