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Superintendents

A retiring superintendent’s message to his flock: ‘Thank you’

Micah Ward -
Lincoln County R-III Superintendent Mark Penny will soon close out his 16 years as a superintendent, 13 of which were with his current post. He shared with District Administration the highlights of his career and what he looks forward to next.

K12 in 2023: What’s improved, and which issues still linger?

Micah Ward -
Student behavior and teacher shortages are among the list of challenges these two superintendents say still linger in their districts post-pandemic.

The 3 important partnerships that help this superintendent make a difference

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 partnerships at the Greenfield Union School District are driving esports, robotics, innovation and leadership, says Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván. "I'm excited about the future for kids," she exclaims.

How this Superintendent of the Year is setting students up for postsecondary success as early as elementary school

Micah Ward -
New Albany School District Superintendent Lance Evans says they've hired someone to direct workforce development not for their teachers, but for students.

DALI superintendents summit: 7 important things leaders are talking about

Matt Zalaznick -
This fall in Tucson, teacher shortages and superintendent longevity were top of mind but so were issues—such as test scores—that haven't been getting as much attention as of late.

One superintendent rebukes school board amid a new batch of resignations

Matt Zalaznick -
A Massachusetts superintendent lamented a 'difficult work environment' created by the school committee while a New Jersey district fired its leader in the wake of a lawsuit alleging offensive behavior.

How one superintendent balances being an introvert and a great communicator

Matt Zalaznick -
"Be open, be honest, be respectful—those are words I hear from students, especially our older students who are trying to find out who they are and what they'd like to be in this world," Superintendent Shaun Carey says.

Uvalde picks new leader as 6 other districts hire superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
The Uvalde school district has picked its new superintendent after a year without a permanent leader, as a large Florida district and a half dozen others also filled vacancies at the top.

How one superintendent strives to keep his rural schools relevant

Matt Zalaznick -
Bermudian Springs School District has completed one big project—a new middle school—and several more, including a new curriculum, are underway.

2 departures and 2 suspensions lead to more turnover at the top

Matt Zalaznick -
Two of the moves took place in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, where Saugus Public Schools' board on Thursday fired Superintendent Erin McMahon, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past 10 months.

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