Contributing your words to our pages.

Our readers often inquire how they can contribute to the editorial side of The School Administrator. Perhaps the start of a new school year is the appropriate moment to spell out the ways.

As the monthly magazine that strives, as our cover purports, to offer "essential insights and commentary for school system leaders," we rely on those in the professional ranks, whether working in school districts, at universities or in consulting roles, to serve as our major contributors of articles and guest columns. We truly want your voices in our pages, and we welcome submissions in a number of areas.

While most of the features and sidebars tend to be invitational in nature, we do publish unsolicited articles that pass our editorial review process. We are especially interested in short, practical pieces for the Focus section, informed opinions for the Guest Column section and targeted columns for the Board-Savvy Superintendent, Punchback and Tech Leadership sections.

And please don't overlook the opportunity to comment on a published article for the Letters section or to submit news about your forthcoming career change or special honor for our People page. We also want to hear about AASA members' unusual hobbies and avocations for the Sidelight department, and we always welcome humorous and offbeat anecdotes from the ranks of school administration for the Leadership Lite page.

Our author guidelines--as well as the list of monthly themes through next June--can be found on the magazine's web pages. Queries can be directed to me.

With this issue, we welcome an addition to the magazine staff. Candice Johnson, a former newsletter editor with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, joins us as a part-time editorial assistant.

Jay P. Goldman

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