School superintendents are under pressure to provide systems of education that are inclusive and that translate new scientific and technical information into programs of study. Future superintendents will function as some of the most powerful decision makers in our society. (CK)

Method of superintendent evaluation used by the Fort Worth board of education. (LR)

Examines opinions on the proper length of a superintendent's contract and on such matters as buyout provisions. Also discusses the provisions of a model contract. (IRT)

Female school psychologist and author briefly tells about her personal experience of being married to a superintendent. (PKP)

Investigates strategies used by female superintendents to overcome perceived barriers to attaining superintendent positions. Surveys randomly selected nationwide sample of female public school superintendents. Finds, for example, that the three most successful strategies are obtaining the support of family, developing a strong self-concept, and…

Introduces first-year experiences of six superintendents from a variety of school districts. (PKP)

In this article, the author, an educational administrator, gives advice on how to handle two jobs at once. Some suggestions include: (1) Create a labeled in-basket system; (2) Maintain telephone logs; (3) Establish a top-drawer folder; and (4) Maintain a desk calendar with all appointments.

Ensuring quality teaching in every classroom across an entire system of schools--that's what a district leader's job is all about. A district leader's challenges are unique so "The Learning System" was created with that in mind. This issue contains: (1) Imagine the Possibilities: 2020 Forecast Explores 6 Change Forces that Will Shape the…

The "Code of Virginia" requires school divisions statewide to submit data to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) on incidents of discipline, crime, and violence (DCV). School divisions began reporting such data in 1991. This annual report focuses primarily on DCV data submitted for school year 2007-2008, with selected comparisons…

This study explored the perspectives of 350 California superintendents from various-sized school districts in relation to their ability to support student learning while addressing the numerous and complex personnel, social, and economic challenges faced by schools. Specifically, this study investigated the attitudes and opinions of district…

In November 1996, the voters of Montgomery County (Maryland) approved by referendum an amendment to the County Charter that changed the County Council's review and approval cycle of the six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) from an annual to biennial cycle. The referendum specified that in odd-numbered fiscal years (on years) the County…

The 2013 edition of the "Annual Condition of Education Report" provides a rich tapestry of information about Iowa's education system. The data presented in the report examines longitudinal trends about Iowa's students, teachers, and schools from many perspectives. Information such as demographic characteristics, assessment results,…

As informed by scholarship on transformative leadership, cultural work in educational leadership, and preK-20 collaborations, this article draws from a qualitative research project between a university that is a Hispanic-serving institution and an elementary school located in a Latino/a area. We examine the perspectives of a Latino principal and a…