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A Proactive Approach to Political Leadership

A Proactive Approach to Political Leadership

During a recent conference I attended, the topic of leadership requirements for superintendents was a huge discussion point. As expected, areas such as instruction, operations and business, and communications all ranked highly, but the idea of political leadership was...

Testifying On Behalf Of Your Organization

Testifying On Behalf Of Your Organization

In July 2023, I was one of several education leaders invited to speak to the Texas House of Representatives Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Select Committee.  The meeting was a first for this select committee, created by the Speaker of the Texas House in...

To Intervene or Not In School Board Elections

To Intervene or Not In School Board Elections

It's very rare that employees are able to influence the selection of their boss. That's why it's very tempting for superintendents to get involved in school board elections. Many individuals might see the rationale for a strong superintendent seeking to elect a...

The Importance of Board Self-Evaluation

The Importance of Board Self-Evaluation

Each year, the superintendent of schools should receive an evaluation by the district’s board of trustees, as is required by most state statutes and is the expectation for all school district employees. However, what about an evaluation for boards of trustees? It...

Building an Effective District Governance Team

Building an Effective District Governance Team

Public education is currently receiving significant national media coverage for an array of issues that have become extremely polarizing in the current political environment. Concerns over safety and security, curriculum, controversial library books, teacher...

Educators Must Prioritize Voting

Educators Must Prioritize Voting

The November 2022 midterm election is right around the corner. While candidates for presidential office are not on the ballot in a mid-term election such as this, and some voters across the nation may not get to cast a vote for U.S. Senate on their ballot, there are...