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The top 5 areas where superintendents want to grow

Leaders report that state and federal bureaucracies are inhibiting their ability to accomplish their work, new research confirms.

Superintendents share solutions to their three big challenges

Superintendents are concerned about the stability of leadership pipelines in their districts, according to a 糖心传媒 糖心传媒 Institute survey conducted this fall.

Texas districts pick new leaders with 2025 winding down

King Davis promoted to superintendent of Killeen ISD. Chan Anderson is elevated at the School 糖心传媒 of Newberry County.

Year in review: Our top stories of 2025

We bring to you the five most popular articles of 2025, allowing you to reconnect with the stories that inspired superintendents' decision-making amid one of the most tumultuous years for public education.

How AI will create new K12 opportunities in 2026

In 2026, we'll see everything from increased superintendent vacancies to new, innovative student support strategies.

The 10 traits of a successful school leader

Not every administrator comes equipped with these skills, but they can be learned, says Rolla Junior High School Principal Dr. Tori Snitker.

How one superintendent is retaining her top teachers

Midland ISD's 鈥淥pportunity Culture鈥 allows Dr. Stephanie Howard to extend the reach of highly effective teachers and embed coaching within small, empowered teams.

Here are 5 steps for connecting students’ passion with purpose

A happy, passionate student is an engaged student, says one expert. His project-based learning framework helps schools build such students.

Introducing a CTE program students really want to join

The Ogden School 糖心传媒 is setting students up for employment within months after graduation. Here's how.

5 ways to improve behavioral threat assessments

Poorly implemented systems may be putting your most vulnerable students at risk, new research suggests. Here's some advice.

How these 3 states are fighting chronic absenteeism

Nationwide, chronic absenteeism sits at about 23%. These states can serve as models for superintendents tasked with boosting attendance.

How this superintendent is breaking barriers with fewer resources

New York State's Superintendent of the Year Jennifer Gaffney is boosting mental health support despite her district's limited capacity.

The different ways leaders are handling declining enrollment

Alabama leaders hope the expansion of its "Don't Say Gay" law will appeal to frustrated parents looking for alternative schooling options.

The non-instructional ways schools are using AI

Tech leaders are focused on using AI for more than just instruction. The legality of implementing AI remains a challenge.

Three ways leaders can build lasting university partnerships

The School 糖心传媒 of Philadelphia and two major universities are reshaping how research gets done. They are moving 鈥渁t the pace of K12 policy,鈥 not 鈥渢he pace of the Ivy League."

Texas announces state takeover of Fort Worth ISD

Texas Education Agency cites repeated campus failures in replacing district's school board even though the number of F-rated schools had dropped.

These 43 principals exemplify resilient leadership

October is National Principals Month, and these 43 principals are being recognized as 2025's National Distinguished Principals.

4 ways to improve the work-life balance for teachers

Female teachers, specifically, spend on average 10 more hours than males caring for family outside of work. Here's some advice for leaders.

Free AI tools this superintendent wants you to use

Masters guides us through some practical ways of leveraging Google's NotebookLM in ways that are human-centered and research-based to improve academic outcomes.

This new network aims to help female leaders thrive

Female superintendents, principals and other educators are coming together to advance "leadhership" in K12 educations.

Cell phone bans are soaring in popularity, data shows

A first-of-its-kind study captures the prevalence of public school cell phone bans, and principals are overwhelmingly on board.

These superintendents show how to redefine K12 success

The transformative efforts of several superintendents give the phrase "bold leadership" new meaning.

This is what’s fueling teacher burnout

And here are some proven strategies鈥攁part from hiring more staff鈥攖o boost job satisfaction, according to teachers themselves.

Snapshot: Are superintendents enjoying their jobs?

Superintendents are reporting lower stress levels in 2025. However, they have mixed feelings about their jobs.

Superintendent Rosa Diaz is riding the ‘progress train’

How the leader of Carteret Public Schools transformed her district's culture and saw academic improvement.

Learn from this superintendent’s ‘student-first’ philosophy

Kentucky's 2026 Superintendent of the Year shares the initiatives he's most proud of that separate his district from the rest.

Shift happens: designing student-centered classrooms with AI and tech

Technology is 鈥渁 lever for equity and empowerment鈥攏ot just for students, but for educators, too,鈥 says Whitney Criswell, Leadhership speaker and digital learning coach.

Expert: School vouchers will create new money for K12

Nearly $28 billion could be generated annually, Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab predicts.

Leaders react to ‘historic’ declines in Nation’s Report Card

Some experts are calling for reading instruction reform, while others argue that public schools are failing their most basic task.

Here is the size of the latest Nation’s Report Card decline

The first results since the pandemic reveal continuously sliding reading, science and math scores for students entering and exiting high school.

The real reasons public schools are enrolling fewer students

Research also offers solutions for addressing under-enrolled schools aside from closing them altogether.

3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out

Like most superintendents across the country, Matt Vance drives his district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.

How to say “so long, superwoman,” and really thrive

Superintendent Teresa Hill admits she is "a recovering superwoman." At the upcoming Leadhership Network for Women conference, she will encourage others to join her.

‘Breaking the myth’: A look at Houston ISD’s big turnaround

The sprawling district no longer has any F-rated schools. That's one way Superintendent Mike Miles says the narrative about large urban systems is changing.

Worried about cheating? Research finds new risks posed by AI

Users can quickly find tips on self-harm, suicide planning, disordered eating and substance abuse, research finds.