Maryland Superintendent Shares His Navigation Through Politically Charged Issues in His Community
When a controversy divided his school district and community, Mark Bedell took it as an opportunity. In 2023, the educator was in his first year as superintendent at the Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland when a board member introduced a proposal to ban flags that don’t represent the U.S., state or local government. […]
Consensus Not Easy Between Superintendents and Their Boards, a Point Upon Which NSBA, AASA Executive Directors Concur
A good relationship between a public school superintendent and the school board can have a significant impact on the success of a school district. This partnership can create a collaborative environment that allows for effective decision-making, increased accountability and improved student outcomes. That was the takeaway from the Thought Leader Session at the AASA national […]