School Administrator Magazine

May 1, 2024 | aasa.org | James Lane |Lisa D. Rollins

Growing Your Own Leverages Local TalentBy James F. Lane and Lisa D. RollinsSixty percent of teachers in the United States work within 20 miles of where they went to school. That incredible statistic helps explain why school leaders are looking increasingly to nurture local talent to solve staffing shortages. We’ve had the privilege of hearing from educators across the country about our organization’s Educators Rising program (educatorsrising.org).

Apr 1, 2024 | aasa.org | Carol Larson

Learning Ecosystems Beyond Physical ClassroomsBY CAROL A. LARSONDo students need a school building to learn? This may sound like a radical question, but it is worth exploring. As new technologies become available, the future of education will become less reliant on physical school buildings as we develop ecosystems of learning environments that enable us to meet students’ diverse needs.

Dec 28, 2023 | aasa.org | Alison Novak

Full-time Staffer in Vermont Lends Coordinated Help to Homeless StudentsBy Alison NovakTo address rising homelessness, the Champlain Valley School District in Vermont employs a full-time staff member to help students and their families find more stable housing. The district, which serves roughly 4,200 students in the state’s most populous county, is the only one in Vermont to use the model, according to the state education agency.

Oct 31, 2023 | aasa.org | Jay P. Goldman

Plotting the Terms of My SabbaticalI began planning my sabbatical a few years before I formally requested it. There were several factors to consider, including my own finances and the timing for the district. I embarked on my sabbatical after completing two major building projects, with the pandemic seemingly behind us, and a budgeting plan that allowed me to live on half my salary. Mentally and emotionally, I felt I waited as long as I could.

Oct 31, 2023 | aasa.org | Robert Kiyosaki

BIO STATS: ROMULES DURANTCurrently: CEO/superintendent, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, OhioPreviously: assistant superintendent, Toledo Public SchoolsAge: 47Greatest influence on career: My faith and family are two of the greatest influencesin both my personal and professional life. Best professional day: The first day of school. I felt that way from when I was a teacher, principal and now as a superintendent.