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Leadership-life Fit: Rearview and Windshield
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals, Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 19

Reframe, refocus, and refuel. Set aside time to look in the rearview to reflect on 2025, and then peer through the windshield--What’s your...

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Legal Vortex: A Year-End Appreciation for Iowa's School Leaders
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast,
Date posted Dec 18

By Matt Carver, J.D. | Legal Vortex, SAI Connect

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Iowa City Superintendent Honored with K-12 Dive Recognition
Posted In: News,
Date posted Dec 18

Matt Degner Named K-12 Dive’s 2025 Superintendent of the Year Congratulations to Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt...

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SAI Names Dr. Brad Buck as Next Executive Director
Posted In: News,
Date posted Dec 11

School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Brad Buck has accepted the role as the organization's next executive...

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The Power of Choice: How Personalized Pathways are Fueling Woodbine Students' Engagement
Posted In: News,
Date posted Dec 10

In tiny Woodbine, Iowa, something revolutionary is happening in the classroom. In this powerful first SAI story tied to The Iowa Way campaign, The...

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Legal Vortex: Who Can Make Decisions Related to a Student's Education?
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast,
Date posted Nov 20

By Matt Carver, J.D. | Legal Vortex, SAI Connect

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Iowa City School Administrator Named 2026 Iowa High School Principal of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Nov 18

By Laine Buck | Awards — 2026 High School Principal of the Year

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SAI Executive Director Application Open Through Nov. 16
Posted In: News,
Date posted Oct 31

Learn more about the executive director job description and application timeline.

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Bondurant-Farrar Intermediate School Principal Receives SAI Statewide Honor
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Oct 28

By Laine Buck | Awards — 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year

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Davenport's Rudi Newkirk Awarded 2026 SAI Arts Administrator of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Oct 22

By Laine Buck | Awards — 2026 Arts Administrator of the Year

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Legal Vortex: How to Address Employee Investigations When There May Be an Unreported Diagnosis
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast,
Date posted Oct 15

By Matt Carver, J.D. | Legal Vortex, SAI Connect

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AP-Dean Monthly Checklist
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Oct 10

These lists are intended as a guide—we encourage you to process in your mentoring partnership to identify other items that may need your...

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