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Several superintendents step down after short stays in their district

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The most high-profile departure was that of Eric Gallien, who was hired in May but reached a separation agreement with the Charleston County School District's board on Friday and resigned immediately.

5 first-time superintendents are moving into the top spot

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Several school boards are filling a seemingly continuous string of vacancies with first-time superintendents. Many of the new leaders, moreover, are female.

Superintendent search: Why are applicant pools drying up in these big districts?

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A shallower-than-expected pool of just 10 applicants drove Duval County Public Schools to pause its search for a new superintendent last week, with a consultant citing politics as a key factor.

A trio of superintendents resigns as 7 more take on new roles

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New hires have outpaced superintendent resignations over the past week. While at least three leaders stepped down (and one learned their contract would not be renewed) two superintendents found new ones and several more are getting their first shots at leading a district. 

Superintendent’s Playbook: 5 ways to connect PD to student learning

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No matter how much teachers demand PD, experts and educators are still looking for effective ways to measure professional development's impact on student achievement.

K12 staffing update: Are shortages finally leveling out?

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Districts will likely continue to grapple with staffing shortages for years to come but a survey released this week indicates there is reason to be optimistic.

Leadership shifts: Death threats over a mascot force a K12 resignation

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A controversy over the rebranding of a Kansas district's tiger mascot has led to the departure of Superintendent Jason Crawford from Jefferson West Public Schools USD 340.

Leadership shifts: School board-superintendent clashes lead to more change

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Moreno Valley Unified School District dismisses leader in wake of $27 million settlement with the family of a boy who died in a middle school fight.

These are the top 10 topics school boards are discussing right now

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This may come as news to some superintendents and district leaders: Book bans and pride flags are not the main topics of discussion at every school board meeting in the country. Still, school boards are grappling with some complicated topics.

Leadership shifts: 4 superintendents split with districts as others head for retirement

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Superintendents for Hamilton Southeastern Schools and St. Louis Park Public Schools resigned suddenly as an Arizona school board voted its leader out after getting sued by the state.

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