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National
The latest data from the Superintendent Research Project reveals that superintendent turnover among the nation's 500 largest school systems increased to 23% for the 2024-25 school year, up from 20% the previous year. Julia Rafal-Baer, co-founder and chief executive of the ILO Group, which produced the report, emphasized the importance of stable leadership, commenting: “Stability in leadership is stability for students. If we want lasting results for kids, we have to stop treating this role as a revolving door. The talent is here. The experience is here. The will to lead is here.” Additionally, the number of women in superintendent roles has risen to 33.2%, although men still dominate new appointments, with 61% of new superintendents being male. The report also highlights that 66 of the new superintendents were internal hires, indicating a trend towards promoting from within. Rafal-Baer noted that the current leadership churn is becoming the new normal, stressing the need for effective leadership to support students during challenging times.
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California
A recent study by the USC EdPolicy Hub highlights the increasing difficulties faced by school board members in California, emphasizing the need for support amid partisan politics and funding uncertainties. Julie Marsh, a professor at USC, said: “School boards are one of the most visible and vital forms of local democracy.” The study revealed that board members struggle with time commitments and navigating local politics, often leading to emotional distress. Many expressed a desire for more training to effectively fulfill their roles. Additionally, board members advocated for increased compensation to attract more candidates, as recent data showed over half of school board races lacked candidates. The new Assembly Bill 1390 aims to raise board pay significantly, potentially encouraging greater participation in school governance.
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Texas
The latest data from the Superintendent Research Project reveals that superintendent turnover among the nation's 500 largest school systems increased to 23% for the 2024-25 school year, up from 20% the previous year. Julia Rafal-Baer, co-founder and chief executive of the ILO Group, which produced the report, emphasized the importance of stable leadership, commenting: “Stability in leadership is stability for students. If we want lasting results for kids, we have to stop treating this role as a revolving door. The talent is here. The experience is here. The will to lead is here.” Additionally, the number of women in superintendent roles has risen to 33.2%, although men still dominate new appointments, with 61% of new superintendents being male. The report also highlights that 66 of the new superintendents were internal hires, indicating a trend towards promoting from within. Rafal-Baer noted that the current leadership churn is becoming the new normal, stressing the need for effective leadership to support students during challenging times.
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Florida
The Partnership for Miami (PFM) has announced a nearly $2m commitment to expand The Lucy Project's early literacy program, the Literacy Hub, across four schools in Miami-Dade County. The initiative aims to support 800 students from kindergarten to 2nd grade using evidence-based "Structured Literacy" methods. Raul Moas, President of PFM, emphasized the importance of literacy, stating: "In a world where literacy is the gateway to lifelong opportunity, our children deserve learning approaches that unlock their full potential." The program, which has already shown success at Norwood Elementary, will include three years of teacher training and small-group support. The PFM also released a report titled Beyond the Grade: A Close Look at Miami's K-12 System, highlighting the need for high-quality education and addressing challenges faced by Miami-Dade schools.
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