Lessons In Leadership
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow a Pennsylvania superintendent set out to restore her district’s secondary grades
With middle grades returned, Sue Mariani aims to sustainably bring high school back to Duquesne City School District in a system under receivership.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on August 30, 2023
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds
The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPWhat should superintendents keep in mind in union negotiations?
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says talks may exceed budget comfort zones, but that may be necessary based on economic realities.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow NAEP scores are adding urgency to Los Angeles’ math, reading push
As a member of the assessment’s governing board, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is all too familiar with the gravity of pandemic learning loss.
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Fly FivePaving the way for positive behavior with mindfulness
Mindfulness practices in the classroom can help students to reset, refocus, and remain in control.
By Fly Five • July 3, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: For Ohio superintendent, focus on student skills is key to broader local economy
Youngstown, Ohio, was hit hard by the decline of the local steel industry, but Justin Jennings sees part of his role as equipping students to attract new fields to the region.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Cincinnati superintendent invites community to ‘Be Present’ for students
For Iranetta Wright, the entire community has a stake in providing support and resources for student success, including through direct volunteerism.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: A North Carolina principal details why middle school is more than academics
Social media and pandemic fallout are only compounding the hurdles that come with a critical period of brain development, says Derek McCoy.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2023 -
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How 4 school leaders use communication, transparency to battle community divisions
Amid growing politicization, administrators are working to cultivate community with authenticity, visibility and meeting people where they’re at.
By Naaz Modan • March 23, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Roanoke superintendent puts equity in action through career and technical ed
For Verletta White, navigating and avoiding misunderstandings is a matter of listening, identifying pain points and finding common ground.
By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a suburban Illinois district revisited safety after tragedy
Following an Independence Day parade mass shooting, Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld began his district’s response with community engagement.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: 5 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations
In case you missed any of 2022’s installments, we’ve highlighted some leading insights on student voice, community engagement and more.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: What’s it like leading a district accountable to federal, state and tribal law?
With a deep understanding of challenges facing tribal families, Quincy Natay has raised standards and achievement in Chinle Unified School District.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a principal raised student voice to build ‘Connections’ across New England
During his 10 years leading Massachusetts’ Sutton High School, Ted McCarthy has focused on pushing student and teacher input to the forefront.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How Virginia Beach prioritizes communication, military community engagement
As a homegrown leader, Superintendent Aaron Spence also brings outside perspective from leadership stints in Texas and North Carolina to his district.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Florida superintendent shares takeaways from Finnish schools
During a cultural exchange trip, Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency gained insight on playtime, standardized testing and more.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Dallas superintendent reflects on wins, challenges ahead of second retirement
Michael Hinojosa shared how he's navigated sometimes tense relationships with lawmakers, the importance of succession planning and more.
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2022 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a former pastor examined the ‘why’ of education to improve a rural district
An Idaho superintendent details how he went from the sanctuary to the superintendency to expand opportunities in a high-migrant population district.
By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district
University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2022 -
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: 6 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations
In case you missed any of this year's installments, we've highlighted some of the best insights on teacher retention, student engagement and more.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2022 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Pennsylvania principal focuses on school-family relationships to boost opportunities
For Tara Desiderio, increasing inclusivity for an eclectic student body with a variety of individual needs means focusing first on parent communication.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a principal balanced teaching a class while leading through a pandemic
For middle school principal Jessica Cabeen, leadership is all about building authenticity and trust — while also navigating a TikTok challenge or two.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a Georgia principal prioritized students in school turnaround efforts
Marietta High School Principal Keith Ball says being a consistent presence in students' lives matters just as much as logistical overhauls he's overseen.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a superintendent tapped SpaceX to help close homework gap
With a high ELL population, Texas' Ector County Independent School District is also committed to multilingual programming and parent engagement.
By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?
In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements.
By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2021
