“Providing mentors to school leaders is the most important thing," Fran says. "This is a passion of mine. Never undersell mentoring. I had so many mentors, it’s the reason I was able to have success and longevity.”
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed students as they begin a new academic year and encouraged them to focus on learning, personal growth, and making a positive impact.
Assistant principals are often the steady presence when a school is at its most uncertain. They bring calm to difficult situations, provide support to teachers, and offer consistency that students come to depend on.
Assistant principals are being celebrated in the U.S. Senate, as a group of Democratic lawmakers moves to formally recognize their contributions to schools across the country.
“Technology atrophies skills that we once had… your humanity is going to be your most vital and sought-after skill. Keeping schools human-centered when making technology choices is vital.”
By focusing on AI, the conference aimed to equip administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and lead through an evolving educational landscape.
Our goal is not simply to explore what AI can do, but to thoughtfully examine what it should do within our district, how it can support leaders without replacing the professional judgment and relationships that are at the heart of education.
The agreement establishes a foundational contract for administrative and supervisory leaders and delivers immediate, meaningful gains through a collaborative, interest-based bargaining process.
