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The median age of superintendents remains steady at 52, but more educators are reaching the role earlier in their careers.

Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week: Honoring the Heart of Our Schools

How many times has this sequence happened to you or someone you know?

You get sick. You go to the doctor. She or he prescribes treatment for you…antibiotics, medicines, surgery, physical therapy, whatever. Her office submits the payment claim to your insurance company. The company turns thumbs down, and you get stuck with the bill—a bill that can run into thousands of dollars or even land you in bankruptcy court.

March is National Sleep Month, a time to emphasize the vital role sleep plays in our daily lives. While the connection between sleep and leadership is often overlooked, it's essential to recognize how sleep impacts the well-being and effectiveness of school leaders. Educators face a range of responsibilities—managing staff, monitoring student performance, addressing crises and making decisions that affect the entire school community.

“Seeing my parents struggle, I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient."

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., has been sworn in as the latest U.S. secretary of labor. The Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67–32 margin on March 10.

“Somewhere between 4th and 6th grade, I decided to be a teacher. I had good teachers as examples, and I knew they cared about me as a person first.”