February 2026: School Administrator
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The Acceptable DeltaAt pivotal career points, superintendents navigate the gap between personal values and public expectations.
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A New Superintendent鈥檚 Guide to Self-DoubtLeaning into uncertainties with resilience and mentorship, not fluffy affirmations, to take on feelings of impostor syndrome.
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The New Superintendent as Communicator in ChiefExecutive search consultants testify to the most desired skill that school boards seek when hiring a new leader.
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Identity InfluencesHow superintendents believe their race and gender has affected their career prospects.
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School Choice for LeadersOur panel disagrees over a superintendent鈥檚 decision to send her children to schools in a neighboring district.
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Scaling Authentic MessagingUsing AI to amplify your voice as a leader and build trust with diverse audiences.
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Mutiny on Board: Competition Through SilenceWhy superintendents need to raise the potential impact of a neutral stance by a board member.
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My Three Rules for My Transparent Use and TrustA superintendent鈥檚 ground rules for her personal involvement on social media.
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Walking the T-Shirt TightropeGuidance for regulating political speech on student apparel while respecting First Amendment rights.
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Lessons About Parent Engagement with Our Chatbot
Four AI-driven strategies for improving families鈥� use of the school district鈥檚 website.
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Attacking Bias by Moving School Sports Out of Its SiloSchool district leaders must ensure their districts鈥� prevention strategies against bias and bullying apply to school athletics.
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What Legacy Will You Leave Behind?The 萝卜AV视频president reflects on predecessor Don Draayer鈥檚 legacy of hope and mentorship of future leaders.
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Leadership That EnduresThe power of coming together as leaders of education systems.
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Paying Back with Her GratitudeThe superintendent in Pasco, Wash., oversees her district鈥檚 so-called 鈥淥utrageous Outcomes.鈥�
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Editor's Note
Modeling Top Transitions
Welcome to the February 2026 issue of School Administrator, spotlighting the crucial topic of transitions in the top leadership of school systems. The movement of superintendents can bring fresh perspectives to schooling, but they also can be disruptive to the effective initiatives and operations already well settled.
Our contributors delve into the complexities of superintendent transitions by showcasing some genuine models for establishing continuity among those outgoing and incoming. You can read a fascinating dialogue between the two individuals involved in that handoff of leadership in the Canon City, Colo., school district moderated by a former superintendent.
There鈥檚 also Quintin Shepherd鈥檚 wisdom on purposeful transitions from someone who has spent time in five districts鈥� superintendencies over the years and other excellent articles on this theme by Paul Freeman, Elizabeth Dampf and Max McGee.
And, off-topic, don鈥檛 overlook the second installment of our magazine鈥檚 newly launched AI Applied column, this one crafted by superintendent Amy Alzina on her use of artificial intelligence tools for strategic communication.
We hope you, our readers, will find something of value and always welcome your feedback.
Jay P. Goldman
Editor, School Administrator
703-875-0745
jgoldman@aasa.org
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