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Why success is a ‘team effort’ for Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year

Micah Ward -
Louisa County Public Schools Superintendent Doug Straley has a lot to celebrate this year. Most of all, he's "blessed" to lead a community that looks out for one another.

If you’re a student, it pays to be on this district’s school board

Micah Ward -
The Palm Springs Unified School District became the first in the Coachella Valley to pay its student board members. They're earning nearly $300 a month to participate in district-level discussions, an initiative Superintendent Tony Signoret says is encouraging civic engagement and leadership.

Districts remain busy hiring new superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
Another big city district has promoted from within to fill its superintendent's post. Sacramento City Unified School District in California just elevated Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen to its top spot after she served as the interim since July 2023.

Leaning into the pros of leading a rural school

Matt Zalaznick -
Principal Natalie Page is leaning into the positives of leading a rural school despite the challenges that come with recruiting teachers and providing an expansive curriculum.

How this nationally recognized superintendent is ‘building champions’ by opening doors

Micah Ward -
"We're changing lives," says Alabaster City School District Superintendent Wayne Vickers who declares they're looking at a 99% graduation rate this year. Here's how he's turned the district from "good" to "great."

How a nationally recognized superintendent is helping kids become #FutureReady

Micah Ward -
Jessica Dain was named one of the NSPRA's 25 "Superintendents to Watch" of 2023. Here's how she's been able to get her district on the map.

Superintendent’s Playbook: Interviewing at a new district? Leave your vision at the door

Micah Ward -
When Neil Gupta was interviewing for the top spot at Ohio's Oakwood Schools this time last year, he was asked what his vision for the district was. Can leaders provide such a response without conversing with their community first?

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: What it’s like being a new superintendent in 2024

Micah Ward -
In this episode, we sit down with Denise Watts, superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in Georgia, to learn how her first year as a superintendent is going and what it takes to thrive as a new district leader.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: AASA 2024 National Superintendent of the Year Finalist Joe Gothard

Micah Ward -
Keeping students at the center of every conversation. This idea has been central to Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard's success in his district. Listen how he's pathing the way for students in episode two of DA's "Talking Out of School" podcast.

How one fearless superintendent is elevating education outside her district

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is not sitting idly by while New Hampshire remains at the bottom of the list for per-pupil funding. 

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