Superintendent-Wise: Critical Lessons for Leading Your District

Explore transformative insights from a celebrated educational leader.

In Superintendent-Wise, Michael Hinojosa, the acclaimed former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, shares invaluable lessons for education leaders in establishing systems that prioritize students′ health, well-being, and academic success. This engaging and essential guide introduces the Success Triangle—a framework leaders can use to develop essential relationships and effectively manage their time.

The book offers actionable strategies for school leaders to collaborate with school boards, recognize and foster excellence among staff, strengthen community relations, build relationships with the media, and implement proven turnaround strategies for struggling schools. Additional features include:

• "Big Idea" bullet lists capturing each chapter’s main takeaways
• "Reflect and Act" exercises that support the implementation of strategies
• Quick and practical "Pro Tips" drawn from the author’s extensive experience

Dr. Hinojosa’s decades of experience, pragmatic advice, and unique ability to cut through the noise offer crucial support for both new and current leaders, particularly in urban districts and high-needs communities.

• Publication date: 16 July 2025
• Page count: 152
• Dimensions: Height 228 mm; Width 152 mm
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781071913512