/superintendents Superintendents en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:56:02 GMT /leadership/nyc-schools-chancellor-david-banks-plans-to-resign-amid-federal-investigation/2024/09 The hand-picked head of the nation’s largest school district is expected to resign amid a federal corruption investigation. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:56:02 GMT /leadership/nyc-schools-chancellor-david-banks-plans-to-resign-amid-federal-investigation/2024/09 /leadership/what-stresses-out-superintendents-it-depends-on-how-big-their-district-is/2024/09 The tasks taking up superintendents' time and their top sources of stress differ depending on the size of the districts they lead. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:13:43 GMT /leadership/what-stresses-out-superintendents-it-depends-on-how-big-their-district-is/2024/09 /leadership/opinion-from-one-superintendent-to-another-get-political/2024/09 Strong relationships with political leaders help create a supportive network for your schools, even amid partisan turbulence. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:00:56 GMT /leadership/opinion-from-one-superintendent-to-another-get-political/2024/09 /leadership/what-should-school-administrators-wear-to-work-a-superintendents-style-tips/2024/09 Melanie Kay-Wyatt describes her wardrobe as professional, comfortable, and colorful. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:07 GMT /leadership/what-should-school-administrators-wear-to-work-a-superintendents-style-tips/2024/09 /leadership/has-superintendent-turnover-gotten-any-better-what-new-data-show/2024/09 See three key findings from an analysis of the 500 largest school districts. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:24:43 GMT /leadership/has-superintendent-turnover-gotten-any-better-what-new-data-show/2024/09 /leadership/what-most-people-get-wrong-about-the-superintendents-job/2024/08 Misperceptions about the top district job do a disservice to aspiring district leaders, a new report argues. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:10:44 GMT /leadership/what-most-people-get-wrong-about-the-superintendents-job/2024/08 /leadership/what-do-superintendents-do-in-the-summer/2024/07 In their own words, superintendents describe what keeps them busy while students are on break. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:29:22 GMT /leadership/what-do-superintendents-do-in-the-summer/2024/07 /leadership/be-vocal-without-being-vicious-superintendents-on-fighting-for-more-funding/2024/07 Two superintendents talk about stepping into the political realm to call for more public school funding. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/be-vocal-without-being-vicious-superintendents-on-fighting-for-more-funding/2024/07 /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 New York City schools Chancellor David Banks' blunt take on appearing before Congress and leading schools in divisive times. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:33:35 GMT /leadership/why-this-k-12-leader-was-incredulous-when-congress-asked-him-to-testify/2024/07 /leadership/superintendents-are-calling-out-politicians-more-as-budgets-grow-precarious/2024/07 Superintendents are traditionally hesitant to engage in political debate. That's changing as budget gaps grow. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:08:42 GMT /leadership/superintendents-are-calling-out-politicians-more-as-budgets-grow-precarious/2024/07 /leadership/what-do-you-know-about-the-most-influential-people-in-school-districts-take-our-quiz/2024/05 Answer 7 questions about the superintendent profession. Wed, 22 May 2024 21:03:17 GMT /leadership/what-do-you-know-about-the-most-influential-people-in-school-districts-take-our-quiz/2024/05 /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-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/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/fewer-of-todays-superintendents-are-at-retirement-age/2024/03 A new survey of superintendents adds to what we know about the people who lead the nation's school districts. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:24:49 GMT /leadership/fewer-of-todays-superintendents-are-at-retirement-age/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 /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/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/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 /leadership/some-districts-are-actually-growing-how-one-is-managing-an-enrollment-boom/2024/01 The challenges range from ensuring there are enough teachers to understanding the educational backgrounds of incoming students. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:09:07 GMT /leadership/some-districts-are-actually-growing-how-one-is-managing-an-enrollment-boom/2024/01 /leadership/suburban-schools-reborn-compton-calif-is-charting-a-hopeful-path/2024/01 An exclusive excerpt from a new book about America's fast-changing suburban schools by former Education Week Staff Writer Benjamin Herold. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:26:09 GMT /leadership/suburban-schools-reborn-compton-calif-is-charting-a-hopeful-path/2024/01 /leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 The four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award reflected on the lessons they learned from pandemic relief aid. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:49:53 GMT /leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 Cyberattacks cause major disruptions to learning, but school districts are still struggling to put in place effective protections. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:48:35 GMT /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01