Glamorous Superintendents Who Stand On School Wreckage
The school superintendent, called CEO after the school/business takeover, is considered the superman or woman of the school district. Sometimes they are elected, but more often they are appointed by school boards.
There are still some great school superintendents. But there are many others who seem to be less a public servant (superintendent) and more high-priced executives (CEO). They earn exorbitant salaries and lovely perks while they cut teaching positions, resources, and services.
Superintendents might now come from careers outside teaching where they have never worked in the classroom. Many attend the Broad Academy. These individuals make a different kind of leader–one who focuses on data collection, high-stakes testing, and Glamorous Superintendents Who Stand On School Wreckage:
