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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 15m

In this #AASAMag Sidelight, AASA member Margaret Crespo shares how her work with horses helps her — and others — stay grounded, heal, and lead with purpose.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/sidelight-margaret-crespo

Sidelight: Margaret Crespo

A Sidelight on AASA member Margaret Crespo, who is a skilled equestrian in Wyoming.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 4d

Superintendent Jared Cordon shares how collaboration and mutual respect between a superintendent and board chair can strengthen governance and stability.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/professional-intimacy-of-board-chair-relations

#AASAMag #BoardRelations

Professional Intimacy of Board Chair Relations

The importance of taking time to build a high level of trust between superintendent and board chair.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 7d

AASA President David Law reflects on lessons learned from his early days as a principal — and the importance of rethinking interventions to focus on what actually helps students grow.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/doing-the-work-to-meet-student-needs

#AASAMag #StudentSuccess

Doing the Work to Meet Student Needs

What AASA’s president discovered from evaluating summer math programs during his time as a principal.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 8d

Renee Beauregard-Bennett explores how school leaders can model healthy boundaries, prevent burnout, and build cultures of care.

Read more on #AASABlog: https://www.aasa.org/resources/blog/from-burnout-to-balance-boundaries-without-guilt

From Burnout to Balance Leading Schools Through Trauma

Part two of trauma-informed leadership strategies to support educator wellbeing and help prevent burnout.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 9d

Phillip Page shares how he built a true professional learning community (PLC) culture in Bartow County, GA—one grounded in collaboration, shared vision, and results-driven action.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/leading-in-a-professional-learning-community-culture

Leading in a Professional Learning Community Culture

A superintendent’s experience building a school district’s collective leadership and action through collaboration and a guiding coalition.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 11d

"Not every school has a coach — but every school can benefit from coaching."
Discover how school leaders can use coaching principles to strengthen teaching and learning when formal coaching roles aren’t available.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/when-theres-no-coach

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When There’s No Coach

What are the options for supporting your staff’s professional development when full-time instructional coaches are not part of the picture?

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 14d

Courtney Schonffeldt reflects on what military-connected students teach us about adaptability, belonging, and the unspoken lessons that shape every school community.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/aasa-blog/the-hidden-curriculum-of-resilience

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The Hidden Curriculum of Resilience: What Military Kids Teach Us About Adaptability

The unspoken lessons students absorb at school: how to line up, how to negotiate friendships, how to navigate authority.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 17d

Charlottesville City Schools Superintendent Royal Gurley shares how he found authenticity, inspiration, and connection by embracing LinkedIn—and why it’s become his go-to platform for leading online.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/how-i-learned-to-love-linkedin

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How I Learned to Love LinkedIn

A superintendent appreciates the social media space to be authentic, even vulnerable, as a leader, and the place to find inspiration and support for hard parts of the job.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 17d

At AASA’s Real Skills for Real Life Summit, more than 150 district leaders, educators, researchers and neuroscientists explored the “new basics for learning.”

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/districts-help-students-gain-real-172945996.html

#RealSkillsforRealLife #PublicEducation

How districts help students gain real-life skills

Incorporating 21st century skills into the school day must be intentional, collaborative and student-driven, speakers told attendees at an AASA summit.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 18d

Most superintendents have their professional association dues covered by their districts — reflecting the value placed on continuous learning and connection.

Explore more insights: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/membership-dues

#AASAMag #SchoolLeadership

Membership dues

The extent to which school boards cover professional association dues.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 20d

AASA’s Executive Director reflects on how superintendents across the country are leading with heart, strategy and innovation to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/every-child-deserves-a-champion

Every Child Deserves a Champion

The advocacy role of leaders as a voice for children during difficult school budget cuts.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 21d

Superintendent Derek Fialkiewicz shares how his journey from assistant principal to leading an “AP for All” district proves that when expectations are high—and support is strong—students thrive.

Read the latest #AASABlog: https://www.aasa.org/resources/aasa-blog/advanced-classes-for-all-students

AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 22d

In Guilford County (NC) and Portland (OR), district leaders have shown how small-group, consistent tutoring can drive powerful growth in literacy and math.

Read more in the latest #AASAMag: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/the-charge-to--expanded--tutoring

#Tutoring

The Charge to Expanded Tutoring

How two school districts used customized tutoring for students with the greatest learning needs.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 25d

Can virtual tutoring help close learning gaps?

New Johns Hopkins research shows that with the right model and implementation, remote tutoring can boost student achievement in reading and math.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/the-tailored-support-of-virtual-tutoring

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The Tailored Support of Virtual Tutoring

Recent research at Johns Hopkins University on the effectiveness of remote instruction as personalized support for students.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 27d

Looking to stay ahead in K-12 leadership, policy, and innovation? Don’t miss AASA’s National Conference on Education—named one of the top K-12 conferences to attend in 2026!

Read more: https://www.k12dive.com/news/top-k12-events-2026/761523/

#AASA #NCE2026

The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2026

Whether you're looking to brush up on leadership best practices, school policy or the latest ed tech innovations, these events are a great place to start.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 28d

Sal Khan, CEO of Khan Academy, shares how AI can transform learning with tools like Khanmigo while giving teachers more time to focus on students.

Read more in #AASAMag: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/a-conversation-with-sal-khan

#AIInEducation

A Conversation with Sal Khan

An informative Q&A with the leader of Khan Academy about the potentials and perils of artificial intelligence.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 29d

With CoSN’s new 2025 Blaschke report, Screens in Balance, a toolkit provides
educators with customizable templates, family take-home materials & guides to navigate screen use conversations in their communities.

👉 https://ow.ly/cUn750X1PBo

#FamilyEngagement #DigitalCitizenship

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · 29d

AASA is proud to partner with @lwvus.bsky.social to support student voter engagement and civic learning. Together, we’re empowering the next generation to make their voices heard. 🗳️

➡️ https://www.aasa.org/news-media/news/2025/10/01/lwv-announces-collaboration-with-aasa-to-support-student-voters

LWV Announces Collaboration with AASA to Support Student Voters

AASA partners with The League of Women Voters to educate, equip and empower student voters in 2025 and beyond.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Oct 1

How are districts rethinking tutoring and instructional support? 📘

October’s #AASAMag dives into new approaches that strengthen learning and professional growth across schools.

Read now: https://www.aasa.org/publications/publication/october-2025-school-administrator

AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Oct 1

Superintendent Lisa Leali shares what Alanis Morissette taught her about resilience, optimism, and leading with heart.

Read more in #AASAMag: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/everything-i-needed-to-know-about-the-superintendency-i-learned-from-alanis-morissette'

Everything I Needed to Know I Learned From Alanis Morissette

The pop singer’s lyrics still register for the author and her work life almost 30 years later.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Sep 30

Superintendent Aaron Peña explores how “creative insubordination” — challenging rules with purpose — can help leaders break through bureaucracy to better serve students.

Read more in #AASAMag: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/navigating-bureaucracy-with-creative-insubordination

Navigating Bureaucracy with Creative Insubordination

A superintendent’s bold approach to skirting state rules that stymie student support.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Sep 30

Rethink summer learning ☀️

We’re partnering with FHI360 & the Wallace Foundation to bring districts expert sessions, planning tools & peer support—at no cost.

Sign up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQGJQT6

#SummerLearning #PublicEducation

AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Sep 30

The federal government faces a possible shutdown this week. What could it mean for schools? Education Week breaks down 5 key questions.

Read more: https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-will-a-federal-shutdown-affect-schools-5-big-questions-answered/2025/09

How Will a Federal Shutdown Affect Schools? 5 Big Questions, Answered

School funding could experience yet another setback this year if the federal government closes up shop.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Sep 30

Murrieta Valley USD celebrates its “legacy employees” — staff who once walked the halls as students and now serve the same community.

Read how this initiative is building pride and connection: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/celebrating-a-district-s-legacy-staff

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Celebrating a District’s Legacy Staff

Creating pride among staff members who once walked the same halls as students.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association @aasa.org · Sep 29

When a district’s strategic planning team hit an impasse, AI helped turn hours of debate into a breakthrough moment.

Read how Crescent School District used AI to move forward: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/busting-a-stalemate-in-strategic-planning

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Busting a Stalemate in Strategic Planning

Using artificial intelligence to move forward on a district’s messaging.

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