Mort Sherman: Playgrounds and Bubbles as Authentic Assessments
"I worry that the federal and state initiatives will pop too many bubbles," said Mort Sherman in his recent blog. Mort Sherman has invested more than 40 years in education, including 25 years as a superintendent in New York, New Jersey and Virginia. Currently, he serves as the superintendent-in-residence with AASA.
School Administrator: Student Surveys in Teacher Evaluation
AASA’s latest magazine issue covers the use of student feedback in teacher evaluation. Stories cover the various evaluation methods available, profile districts that have already begun implementation, and examine the relationship between teacher evaluation and the Common Core Standards.
First Lady Thanks AASA and School Superintendents (Enter Password: flotus)
A four-minute video featuring the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign. She recorded her message for the AASA audience and referred to the role of superintendents in reviving physical activity to schools. Watch video here. Read more.
AASA National Conference on Education on Storify
See tweets from our superintendents and social media coverage from the AASA 2014 National Conference on Education in Nashville in the latest Storify. Also, find out who the top tweeting superintendent was at #NCE14 and more social media stats on AASA Connect.
Day 1 of the AASA National Conference on Education
Three superintendents launched their campaigns for the AASA presidency, AASA released its latest superintendent salary data report, the governing board adopted a series of position statements, and much more. Read it all on Conference Daily Online.
Day 2 at the National Conference on Education
Albert Carvalho was named national superintendent of the year, NPR's Michele Norris presented at the 1st General Session, federal budget expert Stan Collender offered superintendents some words of wisdom, and so much more! Read it all on Conference Daily Online.
Day 3 at the National Conference on Education
Top female leaders were recognized with AASA’s Women in School Leadership Awards. The National Teacher of the Year delivered inspirational remarks before an AASA crowd. Experts discussed student discipline, prevention of test cheating by educators and social media use in the schools. Read all about it in Conference Daily Online.
Day 4 at the National Conference on Education
The Singing Superintendents entertained in an annual tradition. Three veteran superintendents vying for the AASA presidency faced a range of questions at the AASA presidential forum. Keynoter Craig Kielburger offered inspirational words about compassion and service. Read so much more in Conference Daily Online.
Superintendents Meet with U.S. Policymakers
Superintendents from across the country who represent the Large Countywide and Suburban District Consortium presented recommendations for a new federal education accountability framework to a bi-partisan group of U.S. Senators on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 on Capitol Hill. Read press release.
Courageous Leadership Conversations With Jeffrey Smith
Jeffrey Smith, superintendent of Balsz Elementary School District, provides insights on his important role on nutrition policy in schools and how it affects his district's mission. Watch video here [6:33].
By Denny Dearden: Emotions Running High at the Dominican Republic
Two representatives from AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Denny Dearden, associate executive director, and Paula Dearden, director, awards and scholarships, are participating in a Lifetouch Memory Mission® to build a school in the Dominican Republic Jan. 21-28, 2014. Read blog.