February 21, 2013 – 5:45 pm
I am enjoying my first day at the National Conference on Education. This morning I had the chance to present — Social Media: How District Leaders Can Build Community. The slideshow is available here.
The conversation in the room with Superintendents from across North America was very similar to the conversations we are having in British [...]
February 21, 2013 – 4:54 pm
This is Charles Maranzano, Jr. On Wednesday I had the opportunity to attend the AASA Superintendent’s Research Roundtable. I learned that AASA has conducted a comprehensive salary study of all superintendents across the country and posted the associated video blog about this topic. Since ERA is no longer conducting this type of [...]
February 21, 2013 – 2:33 pm
As I eagerly start my day at NCE13, I walk into the throng of professional school administrators, listening to the snippets of conversation about schools that sound like anywhere, USA. It is a thrill to be among the educational leaders of the nation, those most interested in learning what is on the cutting edge for [...]
February 20, 2013 – 6:53 pm
Today the AASA Governing Board concluded two days of work on education policy. Actions taken today include approving a legislative agenda that includes AASA positions on school safety, IDEA, a Vision for Public Education and updates to our Beliefs and Position Statements. Discussion got pretty lively when the reps were asked whether we should be [...]
February 19, 2013 – 6:41 pm
The AASA Governing Board approved a slate of nominees for President-Elect:
Clark Godshall, New York,
Rob Green, Pennsylvania
David Pennington, Oklahoma
Your job? Watch for the email next month that gives you info on each candidate and be sure to vote! This is your association — be part of its future!
February 16, 2013 – 8:23 pm
Today I head to LA, where I began my teaching career years ago, to serve on the Governing Board of the American Association of School Administrators. I looked up my old school in L.A., Hathaway Home for Children, on Facebook today. I actually found a page dedicated to it, with pictures of people and places I [...]
February 15, 2013 – 1:25 pm
I am looking forward to blogging from the NCE next week. This will be my first time attending the event. I do get a number of opportunities to connect with superintendents across Canada, but I look forward to connecting with my American colleagues. I will try to use the blog to make comparisons between my [...]
February 7, 2013 – 9:26 am
Please click here to view a video from Dr. Charles Maranzano
February 6, 2013 – 10:54 am
It’s hard to believe that the National Conference on Education is just around the corner! I am very excited about attending the conference. It will be my first time attending this conference and visiting Los Angeles, California, not to mention my first time “officially” blogging for a national conference! I am thrilled about being able [...]
February 3, 2013 – 10:14 pm
As I am preparing for the upcoming National Conference on Education, I look over the AASA website to keep up to date with what is being planned. Emails start coming in — from vendors I have a relationship with, colleagues from across my state and the country to see if I am going, and they [...]