"Not Science Fairs!" is the title of Superintendent Elizabeth Alvarez's ringing endorsement of science fairs in a new book by Latino education leaders, "From STEM to STEAM: Latino Perspectives."

Staying connected with networks of other district leaders is key to Superintendent Joseph Macary's leadership philosophy at Vernon Public Schools in Connecticut.

Last year, superintendent attrition rates reached 16.8%, a number last reported during the 2016-17 academic year, according to a report released last week. That means that roughly one in every five superintendents have left their positions.

Orchard View Middle School's project-driven, small group learning experiment aims to make students' transitions from elementary to middle school more seamless and academically engaging.