Superintendents have always managed complexity. But AASA’s mid-decade update confirms what many leaders already know too well: most of the daily work of a superintendent has little to do with their education and training, and is bogged down by unprecedented mandate overloads and political division.
This discrepancy is causing major tension—62% of superintendents reported feeling “considerable" or “tremendous” job-related stress.
Where do we go from here? Read our response to AASA’s 2025 American Superintendent Study, and the role purposeful partnerships can play to help superintendents return to the core of their work.
Read Wayfinder’s Response to AASA American Superintendent Study by using the form.
