School Administrator Articles

Differing factors by gender among those applying for their first superintendency.

When someone appears to withdraw from board duties, does the superintendent have a responsibility to intervene?

The means through which district leaders land their top positions.

A school district employs a social media mental health specialist to better understand the scope of the problem and mitigate negative effects.

A veteran superintendent takes up skydiving.

Nine tips from the trenches and what they really mean about survival for a new superintendent.

What’s behind the paucity of Black superintendents, and what can be done to raise their representation in public school leadership?

A veteran search executive says a candidate’s communication skills, not necessarily instructional know-how and operational expertise, have risen to the top of factors when school boards are hiring.

The superintendent in Douglas County, Ga., pushes staff to keep high expectations for all students.

State legislative limits on superintendent salaries carry negative ramifications, according to various data studies.