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Building Effective Leaders

Does your workforce have the training, talent and resources they need to be effective leaders? AASA’s Summer Leadership Institute offers several programs to help you determine how to sustain outstanding cultures of teaching and learning. Learn more and register now.

2014 AASA Superintendent of the Year Nominations Are Accepted Online

Now in its 27th year, the 2014 AASA National Superintendent of the Year Program pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead our nation's public schools. This program is sponsored by ARAMARK Education, VALIC and AASA. Complete your nominations by July 30, 2013. Learn more.

2013 AASA Legislative Advocacy Conference

Join school superintendents from across the country for three days of professional development, learning and networking, with unparalleled access to AASA’s advocacy team and your Congressional delegation. View a complete program agenda. Register Online Download a copy of the registration form [pdf] Housing information.

Magazine’s Ethics Column: A Bullish Board Demand

In the latest issue of School Administrator, our Ethical Educator panel suggests appropriate responses when a superintendent is challenged by a demanding school board member at a public meeting about an anti-bullying program.

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Seeking New and Deeper Understandings of Women’s Educational Leadership Across the Continents

This is an intimate meeting that seeks to capture the importance of the role of community contexts in which women leaders learn, work, lead and serve. Read more.

AASA People-to-People International Trip to Cuba

People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs (Ambassador Programs, Inc.) with AASA executive director, Dan Domenech, the delegation leader, plan an education/school administration program to Cuba slated for July 12-20, 2013. The details, itinerary, program costs and application are available at www.peopletopeople.com/AASA.

Thank you, Josh Starr!

AASA’s Associate Executive Director for Advocacy & Communications, Bruce Hunter, blogged a ‘thank you’ to Josh Starr, superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Md.

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AASA’s Latest ESEA Letter Applauded by Diane Ravitch

AASA’s advocacy team sent the strong letter to Senator Tom Harkin in advance of this summer’s anticipated ESEA reauthorization.

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Six Educators Killed In Newtown Massacre Awarded Medals Of Honor

The women exemplified courage, sacrifice and selflessness in trying to protect students from gunman Adam Lanza, the society said in announcing the honor.

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AASA Director on Cultural Stigma of Voc-Ed Programs

“We should provide all of our students with the opportunity to be what they want to be,” Domenech contends.

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Calendar of Events

2013 Summer Leadership Institute Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - Saturday, June 29, 2013
2013 Legislative Advocacy Conference Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - Friday, July 12, 2013
The 4th International Women Leading Education (WLE) Conference Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - Sunday, September 29, 2013
ACSA & AASA Women in School Leadership Forum Thursday, October 17, 2013 - Saturday, October 19, 2013
2013 AASA & WELV Women's Leadership Conference Friday, October 25, 2013 - Sunday, October 27, 2013
2014 National Conference Thursday, February 13, 2014 - Sunday, February 16, 2014

2013 Summer Leadership Institute
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - Saturday, June 29, 2013

2013 Legislative Advocacy Conference
Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - Friday, July 12, 2013

The 4th International Women Leading Education (WLE) Conference
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - Sunday, September 29, 2013

ACSA & AASA Women in School Leadership Forum
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - Saturday, October 19, 2013

2013 AASA & WELV Women's Leadership Conference
Friday, October 25, 2013 - Sunday, October 27, 2013

2014 National Conference
Thursday, February 13, 2014 - Sunday, February 16, 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.

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

Ready by 21

Driving K-12 Reform Through College-Access

AASA Economic Impact Survey: 2012 Update

Diane Ravitch at NCE 2011

New AASA Study Projects Substantial Job Cuts in 2011-2012

AASA President’s Message

Ready by 21

Driving K-12 Reform Through College-Access

AASA Economic Impact Survey: 2012 Update

Diane Ravitch at NCE 2011

New AASA Study Projects Substantial Job Cuts in 2011-2012

Will Miller, president of The Wallace Foundation, shares how teachers and principals have an impact on student achievement.

Susan Szachowicz, Brockton High School principal, talks how focus on literacy turns around school.

Creating Educational Justice for Every Child

Frameworks for Teacher Evaluations

2012 Superintendent of the Year

NCLB Waivers and the Road Ahead

Five Strategies for Engaging Minorities In STEM

NCLB Waivers and the Road Ahead

Five Strategies for Engaging Minorities In STEM

School Administrator Magazine

Journal of Scholarship and Practice

New Superintendent's E-Journal

Leader's Edge Newsletter

News of the Nation Newsletter

Executive Briefing

Why Social Media Matters

The Urgency of Special Education Mandates Helping Administrators Meet Accountability Benchmarks

Moving into the Superintendency How to Succeed in Making the Transition

An Agenda for Equity Responding to the Needs of Diverse Learners

Shaping Social Justice Leadership Insights of Women Educators Worldwide

Curing Student UnderachievementClinical Practice for School Leaders

School District Master PlanningA Practical Guide to Demographics and Facilities Planning

Gaining on the GapChanging Hearts, Minds, and Practice

The First-Year Experiences of Successful Superintendents

Giving Wings to Children’s Dreams

Why School Communication MattersStrategies From PR Professionals

Curing Student UnderachievementClinical Practice for School Leaders

School District Master PlanningA Practical Guide to Demographics and Facilities Planning

Gaining on the GapChanging Hearts, Minds, and Practice

The First-Year Experiences of Successful Superintendents

Giving Wings to Children’s Dreams

Why School Communication MattersStrategies From PR Professionals

AASA executive director addresses issues related to school leadership.