Conference Daily Online 2023

February 17

AASA's award-winning newsletter, providing daily coverage of key speakers, topical sessions, photos and video clips of the conference.

Thoughts on Schools and Leadership

Dan Domenech received a book of his past writings for School Administrator magazine. Photo by Jimmy Minichello.

Student Performers

The Wagner High School Mixed Choir performed at the 2nd General Session, Friday, Feb. 16, 2023. Photo by Paige Heller.

Effie Jones Luncheon

The 2023 Effie H. Jones Memorial Luncheon sold out its 240 seats. Photo by Micah Anthony II.

Roundtable Sessions

During hour-long small-group discussions, participants talk about topics such as confronting racism, student agency and more. Photo by Brianna Driver.

Electric Buses

Many school districts have started or are considering transitioning to a fleet of electric school buses. Photo by Paige Heller.

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Top News

Covey’s Keynote Challenges School Leaders to Trust and Inspire, Not Command and Control

Volunteers by the Dozens Turn Out as Conference Volunteers for Blessings in a Backpack to Support 1,000 Local Children

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Consensus Not Easy Between Superintendents and Their Boards, a Point Upon Which NSBA, AASA Executive Directors Concur

[Video] College Board Introduces AP African American Studies (4:29)

Joy and Unity Expressed Before Sellout Audience at Effie H. Jones Memorial Equity Luncheon

AASA Governance

AASA’s Presidential Contenders Promote Their Candidacies on Day 2 of the 2023 Election Season

18 Past Presidents of the Association Receive a Moment in the Spotlight at Conference’s 2nd General Session

AASA Awards

Kansas and Kentucky Educators Receive Women in School Leadership Awards at Conference’s 2nd General Session

[Video] Anderson and Fant Receive Women in School Leadership Award (5:33)

Stipends for Graduate Study in School Administration Awarded to Seven Educators Aspiring for the Superintendency

Ohio Education Leader Receives Empowered Digital Superintendent of the Year Recognition

Anaheim Superintendent Receives 18th Annual Save The Music Foundation Award for Support Of Music Education in His District

Topical Sessions

With Pandemic Forcing ‘Massive, Messy Change’ into K-12 Education, Conference Panel Advises School Leaders About Mobilizing Quickly to Keep Pace

Superintendents Focus on Using Social Media to Tell District’s Story; Keep Balance Between Personal Life, Community

Mike Lubelfeld with slideshow about mental health

After Shooting Near Superintendent’s District, Lubelfeld Shares Experience Implementing School Safety Measures

Student-Run Manufacturing Business Detailed as Basis of a Re-Engineered Indiana High School

Illinois District Shares Its Cost-Efficient Moves to Electric School Buses in Rural Region

[Video] Electric School Buses: How to get Grants, Decrease Costs and Reduce Complexity (2:02)

Systemwide Agency Can Be Used to Amplify Student Agency

Generational Change: Jack McKay Hangs Up His Spurs from Horace Mann League After 29-Year Run

[Video] Building an Employee-Centered District (2:20)

New Hampshire Panel Details the School District’s Tack for Countering Opposition to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Work

[Video] Interview: Ryan, Mejia and Andreski on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (9:45)

Julie Vitale in front of YouTube video screen

Oceanside Superintendent Moves Audience to Tears in Discussing Support of LGBTQ+ Students

Addressing School Security Will Lend Appeal When Districts Recruit New Staff, Conference Panel Says

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Creating a Happiness Advantage to Educators Brings Positive Results to an Iowa School System

Merits of Participating in AASA Learning 2025 Touted to School Districts at San Antonio Conference

Leading School for Impact Means Knowing Why You are Leading, Greco Says in Conference Session

Rural School Leaders Stress Importance of Partnerships, Learning From Each Other

Conference Panel Tackles the Subject of ‘Imperfect’ Leadership of Education Organizations

Around the Conference

[Video] Superintendent Job Fair Attracts Steady Crowd (2:36)

Corporate Backers of AASA’s 2023 National Conference Recognized at 2^nd General Session

[Video] Blessings in a Backpack (3:45)

Seen and Heard Around the Conference: Rockets, Flying Pigs And Replaying the Super Bowl

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Program Changes

• Speaker cancellations: Alberto Carvalho and Ileana Davalos from “Equity Action Network: Preparing New Teachers to Serve in the District’s High-Needs School,” 9:15-10:15 a.m. Saturday, Room 302-C

Note: The above changes were reported to AASA following the publication of the 2023 conference program book and the program addendum. Access the conference app.

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