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Success can't be captured by a single score.

In this month's Executive Perspective, David R. Schuler discusses why districts are expanding how they define, measure and communicate student success.

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The Full Picture
Balancing academic achievement with the real-world skills essential to post-graduation life.
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October 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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"Today, being a communicator isn’t just about mailing newsletters from your district office. It’s about navigating the political and financial landscapes."

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The Intersection of Management, Finance and Politics
Survey data from AASA’s mid-decade superintendent study points to an evolving job description.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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I’m grateful to @AASA, The School Superintendents Association and Jay Goldman at School Administrator magazine for featuring my “Why I Wrote This Book” reflection in the January 2026 issue.

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January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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And please read a great sidebar by The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent, Tony B. Watlington who shares how Philadelphia uses NAEP data in their mission to become the fastest-improving urban school district in the nation.

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December 5, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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Our July issue of #AASAMag is here, and it's a good one.

This digital-only edition features our annual roundup of the best and most poignant articles and columns from the past year.

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July 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Elijah Halterman shares hard-won lessons from navigating school transitions, political scrutiny, and life in the public eye alongside his superintendent mother.

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Personal Discoveries as a Superintendent’s Kid
A high school junior, raised in the public eye with a school system leader as parent, provides some coping mechanisms for those in his situation.
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June 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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How do superintendents stay current on research and professional literature? Practitioner-focused articles top the list, according to our survey of 1,090 superintendents.

See the full breakdown in the June issue of #AASAMag: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/professional-reading
Professional Reading
Superintendents’ preferences of literature related to educational leadership.
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June 26, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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AASA Executive Director David Schuler shares why the perspectives students bring to the table sharpen decisions and strengthen the design of learning.

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Students Shaping Tomorrow
Conversations with students hold immense value for those in school leadership.
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June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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When students are treated as co-leaders — not just stakeholders — they build civic responsibility, improve academically, and strengthen relationships with the adults in their schools.
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Why’s and How’s of Including Students as Education Leaders
The give and take of educators empowering their charges to have a meaningful impact.
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June 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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A year of amplifying superintendent voices, championing the Public Education Promise, and putting students first.

Thank you, David, for your leadership as AASA President. We're grateful.

Read his final reflection: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/reflections-on-a-meaningful-year

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Reflections on a Meaningful Year
Four guiding principles for locating and retaining the best talent.
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June 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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The June issue of School Administrator is here, and it's all about student voice.

Read the full issue: https://www.aasa.org/publications/publication/june-2026-school-administrator

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June 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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In this month's #AASAMag, AASA President David Law shares the rules he lives by when leading the hiring process.

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Tips for Leading the Hiring Process
Four guiding principles for locating and retaining the best talent.
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May 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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This month’s #AASAMag State of the Superintendency explores how leadership journeys differ by gender, highlighting the varied routes educators take to reach the district’s top role.

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Route to the Top Job
The pathway to the superintendency differs for women and men.
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May 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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This #AASAMag piece explores how superintendents can evaluate observation systems through the lens of reliability, validity, fairness and long-term impact.

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Buyers Beware: Shopping for Classroom Observation Systems
Ensure your tools for high-stakes staff performance decisions are guided by research-based vehicles that are reliable, valid, unbiased and fair.
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May 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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In this month’s #AASAMag, superintendent Carrie Hruby shares why employees disengage when they feel unseen and how leaders can intentionally close the “mattering gap.”

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/mattering-at-work-the-missing-piece-in-the-burnout-conversation
Mattering at Work: The Missing Piece in the Burnout Conversation
An Illinois superintendent draws on her recent book to provide advice on the quiet power of helping others rise.
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May 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Superintendent David Moyer shares how his district approached administrative restructuring with a focus on people first.

Read the full piece: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/administrative-restructuring-in-times-of-decline

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Administrative Restructuring in Times of Decline
When drops in district enrollment require a reorganization, superintendents can carry out the difficult task with humanity and sensitivity.
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May 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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The May #AASAMag issue is here.

Explore how school system leaders are navigating personnel challenges and building stronger, more sustainable teams.

Read now: https://www.aasa.org/publications/publication/may-2026-school-administrator
May 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Legacy is built in the choices leaders make every day.

In this #AASAMag article, Paul Coakley shares six principles for leading with impact.

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Leaving a Legacy in Educational Leadership
Six principles drawn from the author’s toolbox for navigating one’s path as a superintendent.
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April 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Religious opt-out requests are evolving and so is the legal landscape.

A new Supreme Court ruling offers guidance on how districts should respond, balance parent rights and plan for implementation.

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Religious Opt-Outs During the School Day
How might a school district comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s call for reasonable accommodations when a parent objects to a classroom lesson?
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April 22, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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A former middle school teacher shares how anxiety, school safety practices, and lived experience shaped her approach to supporting students with presence, compassion, and connection.

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What Middle School Teaching Taught Me About Mental Health
From her time in the classroom, a mental wellness advocate questions some ongoing practices for magnifying students’ fears.
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April 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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David Schuler reflects on what it means to lead through constant change and why the real work is not about systems, but people.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/change-is-constant-people-are-the-variable

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Change Is Constant. People Are the Variable.
How employee retention and satisfaction reflect the state of a school district’s leadership.
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April 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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This #AASAMag piece highlights how a focus on trust, leadership development, and board alignment can create a sustainable pipeline for district leadership.

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Growing a Culture for Internal Superintendent Hires
What’s behind the success of a school board that has had to hire only six superintendents, all internally, over the past 42 years?
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April 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Amanda Ripley explores the difference between high conflict and productive conflict and why healthy conflict can strengthen schools, teams, and communities.

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High Conflict, Good Conflict and What to Do About Both
David Sciarretta, a veteran California-based superintendent, interviews author Amanda Ripley about her notion of positive conflict in the work lives of education leaders today.
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April 6, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Communication is no longer a soft skill. It is central to effective leadership.

Discover why today’s superintendent must serve as communicator-in-chief.

Read more: https://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/the-new-superintendent-as-communicator-in-chief

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The New Superintendent as Communicator in Chief
Executive search consultants testify to the most desired skill that school boards seek when hiring a new leader.
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February 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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In the latest issue of #AASAMag, one district shares how launching an AI chatbot transformed their website into a 24/7 tool for family engagement, improved communication and built trust.

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Lessons About Parent Engagement with Our Chatbot
Four AI-driven strategies for improving families’ use of the school district’s website.
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February 20, 2026 at 7:49 PM