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 Five Years Later: How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Lead Our Districts

In , Dr. Gustavo Balderas, president of AASA, joins fellow superintendents Dr. Barbara Sargent, Dr. Jeremy Owoh, and Dr. Brandi Kelly to reflect on how the pandemic reshaped educational leadership. The conversation explores lasting changes to how districts support student and staff well-being, the increased role of technology, and the importance of empathy, sustainability, and future-ready planning. Together, they share successful strategies and offer guidance for building strong, supportive school systems in a post-pandemic world.

 School Administrator Magazine

May 2025: Diving into how school districts can create safe and supportive school environments for their staff and students.

January 2024: Examining some distinctive ways that public schools deliver health services to their communities today.

March 2023: Diving into how districts can attend to security on campuses and attend to students鈥� mental wellness.

August 2022: Exploring healing-centered leadership 鈥� how superintendents can balance collective trauma with their duty to lead.

 Superintendent Response and Recovery Network

Launched at AASA鈥檚 2025 National Conference on Education, this new initiative connects superintendents navigating school crises with peers who鈥檝e been through similar experiences. The network offers real-time support, expert guidance, and customizable tools for crisis preparedness, response and recovery. Explore the Network and Resources

 Addressing Burnout in Education: A Superintendent鈥檚 Perspective

Illinois superintendent Carrie Hruby shares reflections which explores the often overlooked cost of burnout among educators and staff.  Read More

 Superintendent Roundtable: Building Supportive Systems for Well-Being Districtwide

On February 27, 2025, JED and 萝卜AV视频hosted a webinar roundtable as part of the District Mental Health Initiative, featuring real-world insights from two superintendents and their teams who are currently participating in the program. The discussion highlighted practical strategies for fostering a culture of well-being in school communities and included a lively Q&A with participants. Watch the Recording

 Case Study on Supporting Mental Health through the Whole-Child Approach

How Deer Lakes School District, serving 1,800 students in northeastern Pennsylvania, focuses on social-emotional learning, technology integration, and community alignment to create a student-centered, equity-driven educational model. This case study highlights how this district is shaping the leaders of tomorrow through a whole-child approach.  View Case Study

Exploring the human side of district leadership to find strength when your community needs it most. Part three of a four-part blog series exploring how BVSD in Colorado navigated natural disasters while building community resilience.

April 4, 2025

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Superintendents in the Pandemic

On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired: Superintendents in the Pandemic provides a unique view into the unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities superintendents faced during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and examines the lessons that can be learned moving forward. In their own words, current and former superintendents reflect on their challenges and successes and share recommendations on how we can continue to learn from this historic moment and advance our public education system to serve all students. Written by two veteran superintendents with decades of experience, this book offers invaluable insights.

From Surviving to Thriving by Rich Drolet and Armand Pires

Resources and Practical Strategies for New, Aspiring, and Veteran Superintendents

From Surviving to Thriving: Resources and Practical Strategies for New, Aspiring, and Veteran Superintendents provides key actions and behaviors superintendents can use to be successful in their role. This text takes a topical approach, with each chapter dedicated to one key aspect of the superintendency. Included in this book are simple, easy-to-implement strategies that serve as a guide to support the leadership and development of any aspiring, new, or veteran superintendent.

Implementing Social-Emotional Learning by Sheldon Berman

Insights from School Districts鈥� Successes and Setbacks

Implementing Social-Emotional Learning: Insights from Districts鈥� Successes and Setbacks provides essential insights into the strategies that have enabled districts to effectively provide the benefits of social-emotional learning to their students. Building on case studies of six school districts that vary in size, geographic region, demographic diversity, per-pupil spending, staff capacity, and leadership style, this book offers indispensable observations about the factors that facilitate the deep integration of SEL into daily instruction and school culture.

Prioritizing Health and Well-Being by Brian K. Creasman

Self-Care as a Leadership Strategy for School Leaders 

With the national focus on social and emotional well-being and work and life balance, a discussion focused on the superintendency with simple and practical strategies is offered. This book is written for any aspiring, novice, or veteran superintendent to utilize and gain an appreciation for the importance of their own health and well-being in terms of their overall effectiveness as a leader.