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Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies

Superintendents are confronting increasingly political challenges, yet most leadership programs overlook this dimension. Harvard’s Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader, unveiled at the AASA conference, introduces case studies and upcoming interactive simulations to fill the gap. The simulations, co‑developed with the University of Texas and USC, let leaders rehearse responses to discipline, school closures, and teacher recruitment crises. Early pilots show participants gaining low‑stakes practice for real‑world controversies.