The reports reach different conclusions about whether the superintendency is in crisis. Education World speaks with the authors of each report and with others close to the issues. Will be evaluated on challenges beyond your financial control or influence.
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A common perception of the school superintendency is one of an impossible job that provides little to no job security. Two recently released national surveys take a close look at the state of the superintendency and refute that view. Both studies find that today's superintendent enjoys some stability and experiences a high level of job satisfaction. The 2000 Study of the American Public School Superintendent is the latest release of a survey conducted every ten years since 1920. Superintendents nationwide provided demographic information, opinions, and ideas about best practices.