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Leadership

Uvalde picks new leader as 6 other districts hire superintendents

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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

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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

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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.

How this principal helped launch the groundbreaking school she now leads

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"There were no traditions or routines yet," Principal Ahna Davis says of Cabot Freshman Academy. "We got to create the school that we wanted. Ten years later, it is still a fantastic school!"

Why principals love these 5 ways their roles are being redefined

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A principal's role in student achievement is immense but some educators may not quite comprehend the full scope of a building leader's influence on outcomes.

How a superintendent’s “Dr. Hannigan’s Shenanigans” videos became a big hit

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Superintendent Peter Hannigan's series of video interviews with students and other activities was "renewed" for a second season after a five-episode run last school year. "Being visible as a superintendent is one of my top priorities," says the Chicago-area district leader.

How Colorado’s Principal of the Year is giving students more learning time

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The Colorado high school principal of the year was instrumental in creating a universal schedule that gives students access to a wider range of classes.

How strategic plan goals vary in urban, rural and suburban school districts

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See which strategic plan priorities are most prominent in rural school districts and which get more attention in urban and suburban systems.

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.

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