[Video] Superintendent Job Fair Attracts Steady Crowd (2:36)
The annual job fair welcomed superintendents and other conference attendees to meet with hiring firms from around the nation. This story was produced by Logan Reid at the 2023 AASA Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Corporate Backers of AASA’s 2023 National Conference Recognized at 2nd General Session
AASA Executive Director Daniel Domenech has built an extensive backing of corporate support for AASA over his tenure, and he thanks many of the businesses who played a significant part in this year’s national conference. On the stage at the 2nd General Session on Friday, he said: “AASA would not be able to run programs […]
With Pandemic Forcing ‘Massive, Messy Change’ into K-12 Education, Conference Panel Advises School Leaders About Mobilizing Quickly to Keep Pace
From the abrupt shift to online instruction in 2020 to ChatGPT, the “Leading and Learning in a Digital Age for All Students” panel at the AASA national conference gave school leaders advice on how to grow with the times. The Friday morning panel was facilitated by Richard Culatta, CEO of ASCD/ISTE, who provided insight into […]
Superintendents Focus on Using Social Media to Tell District’s Story; Keep Balance Between Personal Life, Community
Maintaining balance with a positive social media presence while still being connected to the ‘real world’ can be challenging. A panel of four socially involved superintendents shared their tips to staying connected through social media outlets while still living in the moment at a Friday session. Attendees gathered to hear how the panelists handle social […]
After Shooting Near Superintendent’s District, Lubelfeld Shares Experience Implementing School Safety Measures
Given the nation’s current climate, demand for safety in public schools is very high. Now, more than ever, schools must be aware of the protocols to ensure the safety of students and staff Navigate360 CEO Jean-Paul “JP” Guilbault, and Michael Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore School District in Illinois, addressed a large audience Friday morning […]
Student-Run Manufacturing Business Detailed as Basis of a Re-Engineered Indiana High School
Brown County High School in Nashville, Ind., has around 550 students. Emily Tracy, the district’s superintendent, said the school is truly focused on making sure students are well prepared after graduation. Tracy and her team presented at the “Re-Engineering Schools” session at the AASA National Conference on Education on Friday in San Antonio, Texas. “It’s […]
Illinois District Shares Its Cost-Efficient Moves to Electric School Buses in Rural Region
Working with utility companies could minimize the cost of purchasing and maintaining electric school buses, panelists said Friday during a session at the National Conference on Education in San Antonio. Andreas Edmondson, superintendent of Hardin County Schools in Illinois, and Duncan McIntyre of Highland Fleets, a maker of electric school buses based in Beverly, Mass., […]
[Video] Electric School Buses: How to get Grants, Decrease Costs and Reduce Complexity (2:02)
This workshop explored best practices for getting grants, decreasing costs and reducing the complexity of school bus fleet electrification. This story was produced by Silas Bryant at the 2023 AASA Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Read about more electric bus options.
Systemwide Agency Can Be Used to Amplify Student Agency
How does student agency relate to college and career readiness? Michelle Whitney, superintendent of Pasco School District 1 in Washington, and Robi Cole, AVID associate area director for the Pacific Northwest, engaged participants at an AASA conference roundtable Friday morning with examples of the impact of their student agency work. They repeatedly noted their work […]
Generational Change: Jack McKay Hangs Up His Spurs from Horace Mann League After 29-Year Run
It’s not every day that a legend in school leadership decides it’s time to call it a day. But that’s exactly what we witnessed at Friday’s annual meeting of the Horace Mann League during the AASA National Conference on Education in San Antonio. Jack McKay, who has led the organization through three decades of change, […]