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School & District Management
Your District's Superintendent Evaluation Might Be Lacking. Here's How To Make It Better
Many superintendent evaluations lack clear objectives and follow no clear process. Here are some tips to fix that.
School & District Management
Superintendent Evaluations Are Murky, Incomplete, Unfocused. Here's Why That Matters
More than half of superintendents said in a recent survey that their contracts don't specify clear objectives for their annual reviews.
School & District Management
Cultivating the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Schools and Districts
LaTanya McDade, the first woman and African American to lead Virginia's Prince William County Schools, reflects on her pioneering role.
School & District Management
Q&A
There's a Good Chance Your Superintendent Has One of These 15 Names
A researcher's findings highlight just how white and male the American superintendency is.
School & District Management
Superintendents' Salaries and Their Plans for Next Year, in Charts
A new survey offers a glimpse into the state of the superintendency, as some reports suggest turnover is on the rise.
School & District Management
Q&A
How Succession Planning Can Help Close the Gender Gap for Superintendents
Whitney Oakley of the Guilford County, N.C. district discusses how formal and informal leadership opportunities opened doors to the top job.
States
Should Superintendent Salaries Be Capped? Some States Are Considering It
Superintendent pay is under constant scrutiny, and proposals come up occasionally to cap it. But they rarely gain traction.
School & District Management
Women in the K-12 Workforce, by the Numbers
Women are the majority of the education workforce, but their numbers drop as you climb the chain of command.
Recruitment & Retention
Building the Superintendent Pipeline: Advice From 3 District Leaders
Creating a deep pool of talent pays dividends, superintendents say.
School & District Management
What Superintendents Are Saying About Staff Shortages
District leaders reported lower, but still significant, levels of concerns about staffing at the start of the school year.
School & District Management
Employee Morale Is Keeping Superintendents Up at Night
But district leaders themselves feel more optimistic, possibly a rebound from the height of the pandemic.
School Climate & Safety
A Superintendent Left His Gun in a School Restroom. A Student Found It
A Texas superintendent has resigned after a student found his gun unattended. The incident follows debates over arming teachers.
School & District Management
Q&A
How a Successful Superintendent Takes Stock Mid-Year
The halfway point in the school year is a good time to reassess goals, measure progress, and reflect.
School & District Management
Newly Named Superintendent of the Year Focuses on Seeing Students as Individuals
Kevin McGowan leads the Brighton Central School District in Rochester, N.Y.