/district-leadership District Leadership en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Tue, 14 May 2024 19:17:30 GMT /leadership/heres-what-superintendents-think-they-should-be-paid/2024/05 A new survey asks school district leaders whether they're paid fairly. Tue, 14 May 2024 19:17:30 GMT /leadership/heres-what-superintendents-think-they-should-be-paid/2024/05 /leadership/how-k-12-leaders-can-better-manage-divisive-curriculum-and-culture-war-debates/2024/05 The leader of an effort to equip K-12 leaders with conflict resolution skills urges relationship-building—and knowing when to disengage. Mon, 13 May 2024 18:36:32 GMT /leadership/how-k-12-leaders-can-better-manage-divisive-curriculum-and-culture-war-debates/2024/05 /leadership/how-these-district-leaders-turned-family-engagement-on-its-head/2024/05 Two Leaders to Learn From share insights on what family and community engagement entails. Fri, 10 May 2024 19:38:58 GMT /leadership/how-these-district-leaders-turned-family-engagement-on-its-head/2024/05 /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 A ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say. Thu, 09 May 2024 18:11:09 GMT /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 Three school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:09:09 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 /leadership/opinion-women-still-face-barriers-to-leadership/2024/04 A letter to the editor discusses the challenges women face in education leadership positions. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-women-still-face-barriers-to-leadership/2024/04 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:31:24 GMT /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 /sponsor/paper/insights-from-the-15-superintendents-shaping-the-future The 2023-2024 school year represents a critical inflection point for K-12 education in the United States. With the expiration of ESSER funds on the horizon and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning processes, educators and administrators face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/paper/insights-from-the-15-superintendents-shaping-the-future /leadership/how-this-sisterhood-is-empowering-female-superintendents/2024/03 What began as a COVID-era Zoom meeting to blow off steam has evolved into an ongoing source of support for women superintendents. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:49:38 GMT /leadership/how-this-sisterhood-is-empowering-female-superintendents/2024/03 /leadership/women-superintendents-experience-bias-on-the-climb-to-leadership/2024/03 Interpersonal slights and inequities make it hard for women to land the job and stay in it. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:00:15 GMT /leadership/women-superintendents-experience-bias-on-the-climb-to-leadership/2024/03 /leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 Keep cuts in line with the district's overarching goals, an expert advises. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:28:39 GMT /leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 /technology/opinion-get-to-know-the-abcs-of-generative-ai-it-could-power-your-school-systems/2024/03 Education leaders can't turn a blind eye to this revolution in technology. Here's how you and your schools can get on board. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:46:03 GMT /technology/opinion-get-to-know-the-abcs-of-generative-ai-it-could-power-your-school-systems/2024/03 /policy-politics/when-blocking-social-media-critics-school-officials-have-protections-supreme-court-says/2024/03 The court said public officials' own pages may be "state action," but only when they are exercising government authority. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:31:32 GMT /policy-politics/when-blocking-social-media-critics-school-officials-have-protections-supreme-court-says/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-the-single-most-effective-thing-administrators-can-do-shut-up-and-listen/2024/03 By listening deeply, administrators can create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and can challenge assumptions. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:34:53 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-single-most-effective-thing-administrators-can-do-shut-up-and-listen/2024/03 /leadership/advice-from-8-women-superintendents-for-those-following-in-their-footsteps/2024/03 Women are underrepresented in the superintendent ranks, and can face a longer road to get to K-12's top job. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:10:50 GMT /leadership/advice-from-8-women-superintendents-for-those-following-in-their-footsteps/2024/03 /leadership/want-to-tackle-attendance-apathy-students-will-show-you-how/2024/03 There’s no one-shot solution to chronic absenteeism, but listening to students is a good way to begin. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:15:01 GMT /leadership/want-to-tackle-attendance-apathy-students-will-show-you-how/2024/03 /technology/ai-policies-should-leave-room-for-teachers-and-students-to-mess-up-superintendents-say/2024/02 Superintendents whose districts have crafted AI policies discussed establishing guardrails and encouraging the AI-hesitant to try it out. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:12:37 GMT /technology/ai-policies-should-leave-room-for-teachers-and-students-to-mess-up-superintendents-say/2024/02 /leadership/most-superintendents-try-to-avoid-politics-this-group-encourages-them-to-lean-in/2024/02 Superintendents increasingly face politically tricky situations. A new collaborative hopes to support them. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:00:29 GMT /leadership/most-superintendents-try-to-avoid-politics-this-group-encourages-them-to-lean-in/2024/02 /leadership/superintendent-of-the-year-focuses-on-how-to-do-more-in-minnesota/2024/02 The 2024 winner of the national honor didn't want to spend pandemic relief funds "in the way that we’ve always spent our money." Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:27:26 GMT /leadership/superintendent-of-the-year-focuses-on-how-to-do-more-in-minnesota/2024/02 /leaders/leadership/this-leader-channeled-students-climate-anxiety-into-action-see-how/2024/02 LeeAnn Kittle partnered with student advocates to champion environmental sustainability in Denver's public schools. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/this-leader-channeled-students-climate-anxiety-into-action-see-how/2024/02 /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 Jun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 /leaders/leadership/how-to-manage-big-emotions-during-difficult-district-transitions/2024/02 A big-city superintendent discusses how she balances strong public sentiment with staying the course on a major improvement initiative. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/how-to-manage-big-emotions-during-difficult-district-transitions/2024/02 /leaders/leadership/how-teachers-ideas-drive-this-leaders-work-on-districtwide-initiatives/2024/02 Ana Pasarella, the director of family and community engagement for the Alvin ISD, shares her advice for running districtwide programs. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/how-teachers-ideas-drive-this-leaders-work-on-districtwide-initiatives/2024/02 /leaders/leadership/this-leader-takes-a-compassionate-approach-to-truancy-its-transforming-students-lives/2024/02 Sharon Bradley on how the Plano Attendance Review Board works and what it means to adopt a less punitive approach to absenteeism. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/this-leader-takes-a-compassionate-approach-to-truancy-its-transforming-students-lives/2024/02 /leaders/teaching-learning/why-one-district-hired-its-students-to-review-curricula/2024/02 Virginia's Hampton City school district pays a cadre of student interns to give feedback on curriculum. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/teaching-learning/why-one-district-hired-its-students-to-review-curricula/2024/02 /leaders/meet-the-leaders/2024-leaders-to-learn-from These district leaders have shown persistence and creativity as they navigate the challenges facing schools in a rapidly changing world. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/meet-the-leaders/2024-leaders-to-learn-from /leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes When Aleesia Johnson became superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, Indiana’s largest district needed much more than a patch job. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes /leaders/2024/an-unorthodox-plan-to-pay-students-to-write-curriculum-is-raising-achievement For Kate Maxlow, the director of curriculum in Hampton City, Va., engaging students and improving academic achievement go hand in hand. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/an-unorthodox-plan-to-pay-students-to-write-curriculum-is-raising-achievement /leaders/2024/a-former-teacher-turns-classroom-prowess-into-partnerships-with-families Ana Pasarella maximizes her community's assets to put students first. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/a-former-teacher-turns-classroom-prowess-into-partnerships-with-families