State superintendents in recent years have been given increased responsibilities, but in many cases their salaries have not kept pace. That’s had implications for recruitment and retention of state chiefs. We analyzed salary data for the superintendents of all 50 states and D.C. Here’s what we found.
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How Federal Cuts Are Affecting School Meals and Local Farmers
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This District’s Solution to Teacher Burnout? 4-Day School Weeks
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