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examined the research and con- cluded that despite commonly held beliefs to the contrary, professional learning for teachers is effective in improving instruction and stu- dent learning. Their report, Dispelling the
Myths: What the Research Says About Teacher Professional Learn- ing,” suggests: • Professional learning can lead to changes in teachers’ skills and instructional practice that signifi- cantly improve student learning.
• Despite claims that professional learning is more effective for early career teachers than for veteran teachers, it is beneficial for teach- ers at all levels.
• Professional learning programs do not need to be job-embedded and time intensive to be effective. Programs of varying lengths and formats can be beneficial when time is used wisely.
• Professional learning programs that focus on instructional prac- tices are more likely to improve student learning than those focused on increasing teachers’ content knowledge.
Read the full report at https://annen-
berg.brown.edu/sites/default/files/ rppl-dispelling-myths.pdf.
Superintendent Salary Study
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, recently released its 10th annual superintendent salary study. The survey, based on nearly 1,800 responses, gauges school dis- trict leader compensation and ben- efits. Among the findings: • Superintendents are getting younger. In 2022, more than four out of 10 (42.5%) were between 30 and 50 years of age compared to 35.1% in 2012. Only 10.3% of superintendents were older than
60 years of age in 2022 compared to 19.4% in 2012.
• A superintendent’s median sal- ary ranged from $105,000 to $228,541, depending on district enrollment (size).
• As in previous years, salaries vary by gender, with males reporting higher base salaries. Female super- intendents earn approximately 96% of what male superinten- dents earn.
• In terms of longevity, nearly half (46%) of respondents have five years or fewer experience as a superintendent.
• Nearly 43% of respondents hold a doctorate in education (EdD), followed by 38% with a master’s degree; 9.4% hold a doctoral research degree (PhD).
Access the report at
https://aasa.org/ uploadedFiles/Resources/FinalSupt- Salary2022NonMemberVersion.pdf
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