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Social activist and best-selling author Craig Kielburger has inspired a generation of young people to be active global game-changers. In this brief segment [12:05], listen to the co-founder of Free the Children discuss how he is creating a better world for our children. Craig is serving as a general session speaker at National Conference on Education, Feb. 13-15, 2014.

Domenech to AASA State Executives: We’re Your Resource

Daniel A. Domenech, executive director, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, commended fellow executive directors of AASA state affiliates for the work they do on behalf of superintendents nationwide. Read more. View pictures.

School Administrator: Public School Resegregation

AASA’s latest magazine issue covers equity and resegregation in public schools. Read first-hand stories from superintendents who’ve struggled to maintain equality in the face of political and school board pressure. Coverage includes a look at the changing demographics of suburban schools.

Connect With Dan: Thank you, South Africa!

Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is blogging throughout the AASA People-to-People School Administration Delegation to South Africa. Read Dan's blog here.

Video: AASA's Women in School Leadership Award Finalists

AASA Women in School Leadership Award, sponsored by Farmers Insurance and AASA, pays tribute to the talent, creativity, and vision of outstanding women educational administrators in the nation’s public schools. Listen to the four finalists.[2:40]

Colorado School Districts Show Resilience

Nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy battered the nation’s eastern shoreline, communities throughout Colorado continue to clean up from the damages left by September’s heavy rains and widespread flooding. AASA members share their stories.

Leading for Effective Teaching: How School Systems Can Support Principal Success

Join us at the 2014 National Conference on Education for this session on the role of district central offices in developing principals as instructional leaders.

William Morris, AASA Past President, Dies

"On behalf of the entire AASA family, we are saddened by the loss of William Morris,” said Daniel A. Domenech, AASA executive director. “Mr. Morris was a leader in every sense throughout his career in pubic education. He was a champion in our profession."

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Poverty and Student Achievement

"The achievement gap between children of poverty and children who are not poor continues to grow," AASA Executive Director Daniel A. Domenech told AASA state executives.

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Statement by AASA on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

Daniel A. Domenech, AASA executive director, issued a statement following the passing of Nelson Mandela.

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AASA Free Podcast on the Principal Pipeline Initiative

Join AASA to listen to officials from Denver Public Schools address the issues of filling principal vacancies and creating a new model of district leadership hiring and placement.

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The Superintendent is the voice for all the children in the community, including the many children that would have no voice if not for the Superintendent. Today, more than ever, America’s Superintendents have the awesome responsibility to protect public education from the private and political interests that regard our schools as investment opportunities for corporate gains rather than fostering the American tradition of an educated community that is the core of our democratic process.

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AASA has affiliate relationship with 49 state administrator associations and the Canadian Association of School Administrators (Canada). For a roster of state association executive directors, please click here. Access state association websites by clicking on the map below.

Calendar of Events

AASA Free Podcast on the Principal Pipeline Initiative (Part III) Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Superintendent of the Year: Four Finalists Interview Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - Friday, January 17, 2014
Executive Committee Meeting (Executive Committee Members only) Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - Friday, January 17, 2014
National Superintendent Certification Program (West Coast Cohort) Thursday, January 16, 2014 - Sunday, January 19, 2014
2014 National Conference on Education Thursday, February 13, 2014 - Saturday, February 15, 2014

AASA Free Podcast on the Principal Pipeline Initiative (Part III)
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Superintendent of the Year: Four Finalists Interview
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - Friday, January 17, 2014

Executive Committee Meeting (Executive Committee Members only)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - Friday, January 17, 2014

National Superintendent Certification Program (West Coast Cohort)
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - Sunday, January 19, 2014

2014 National Conference on Education
Thursday, February 13, 2014 - Saturday, February 15, 2014

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AASA Connect: Where School Leaders Link to Success

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AASA Connect provides resources specific to superintendents. Read Success Stories, AASA Member Blogs, Share Your Story, Ask the Experts and more.

AASA Update With Dan Domenech

BBA Report Examines Race to the Top Implementation

Courageous Leadership Conversations With Bob Green, Collinsville Community School District, IL

Courageous Leadership Conversations With Robyn Duran, executive director, Cherry Creek School District, Colo.

Courageous Leadership Conversation With Terry Grier, superintendent of Houston Independent School District

Message From Amy Sichel, AASA president and superintendent of the Abington School District in Abington, Pa.

Courageous Leadership Conversations With Deirdre Pilch, Boulder Valley School District, Colo.

Courageous Leadership Conversation With Mary Ronan, superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools.

Courageous Leadership Conversation With Sharon Contreras, superintendent of Syracuse City School District.

Courageous Leadership Conversation with Patricia Neudecker, Past President of AASA.

Courageous Leadership Conversation with Heath Morrison, 2012 National Superintendent of the Year.

Courageous Leadership Conversation with Andres Alonso, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools

Courageous Leadership Conversation with William Hite, superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.

Message From Your Executive Director

AASA President’s Message

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Driving K-12 Reform Through College-Access

AASA Economic Impact Survey: 2012 Update

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New AASA Study Projects Substantial Job Cuts in 2011-2012