Have you recently taken on a new superintendency role? Or are thinking about finding your next opportunity? Here are four tips for communicating well with your various stakeholders in your first year. Do you need help putting these into practice? Allerton Hill Communications is here to help! Learn more, or contact us today by visiting […]
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You have a big job, with big responsibilities. The decisions you make can weigh heavy and even seemingly small ones can have a big impact on you, others and your school community – for good or for bad. There are three things you might be doing that are sabotaging your own success so it’s best
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As a school superintendent, you are sometimes tasked with leading your district through complex and controversial issues. From budget cuts to major policy changes, community members often have strong experiences and opinions, and it’s important to navigate these conversations in a way that is respectful and productive. Here are some strategies for successfully navigating difficult
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School CFOs do so much behind the scenes to make things happen for schools but their work is often unrecognized or (worse) underappreciated. It’s time to give school CFOs their due and to make sure they are seen, recognized and appreciated going forward. Here are some recommendations for CFOs and others: These are simple ways
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So your schools provide great programs, opportunities and career tracts for students but your parents and community do not know about them and/or choose other schools. Ok, but it is very solvable and your community is counting on your schools to get competitive and to be a better community partner than you are right now.
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Leading a school district is, well, different than it used to be. Through no fault of their own, the last two years have served to blur the lines between the role of the Board of Education and the superintendent/CEO in particular. Thanks to derisive decisions on topics like masks, the Board of Education has become
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Finding success is important to everyone. And to find your success, you have to know your pathways and options. And having guides on the journey with you is just as important. When students walk in the door where Dwight Carter works, they are encouraged to “find their E.” That means getting on the path to finding Employment,
Educators inspire. They stretch us beyond what we think we can do. They get us to think in different ways. They show us what is possible. Every single one of us can remember that teacher who made the difference in our own lives.
We all know that education has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the pandemic. Many of you have even expressed wanting out. In fact, the latest epidemic facing schools is the huge turnover of teachers and staff.
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We recently shared four ways to establish your personal brand on social media. As a quick refresher, it involves determining your purpose, what you want your brand to be, how it fits your schedule, and how you will evaluate and improve your brand over time.
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