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School & District Management
ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District
Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
School & District Management
Superintendent Turnover Is Up. Is High Leadership Churn the New Normal?
Superintendent turnover increased again for the nation's 500 largest school systems. The number of women superintendents also increased.
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What Helps—and Hurts—Relationships Between School Boards and Superintendents
Clear roles and frequent communication can strengthen relationships between school boards and superintendents.
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Opinion
Here's What Educators Want Superintendents to Know
Maintaining a positive attitude is one key ingredient for district leaders.
School & District Management
The One Thing Superintendents Want to Change This Year
We asked superintendents at the start of a new school year. Here's what they said.
School & District Management
Know an Inspiring District Leader? Nominate Them to Be a Leader to Learn From
Education Week is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leaders to Learn From program.
School & District Management
Database Shows Which States Gain, Lose Female Superintendents
The database tracks state-by-state superintendent demographics, revealing persistent gender gaps and uneven progress in boosting diversity.
School & District Management
Is It Time to Quit? 3 Questions Superintendents Can Ask Themselves
Sometimes, change at the top can be the best option for the district and its superintendent.
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What's Fair Pay for School and District Leaders? (And What Do They Actually Make?)
Superintendents and principals want about a 20% raise, a new survey finds.
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Q&A
A Superintendent Was Held 5 Hours by Border Agents. What Was His Top Concern?
He was returning to the country after visiting family abroad, and refused to let agents access his district laptop and phone.
School & District Management
When Is It Time for a Superintendent to Quit? Here Are Some Signs
There are often clear signs when someone is a good fit for the superintendent role. Figuring out when to leave is trickier.
School & District Management
How One District Reimagined Elementary School
Caldwell Parish, La., merged three elementary schools in part to bolster racial and socioeconomic diversity.
School & District Management
Opinion
‘You’re Woke’: A Former Superintendent Responds to Intense Backlash
My critics hurled “woke” at me like a verbal grenade—but we need education leaders who are wide awake.
School & District Management
Women, People of Color Still Underrepresented in Superintendent Ranks
Superintendents are getting younger, earning slightly more, and working longer hours, yet their pay still lags behind inflation, AASA found.