Susan Enfield and Kristi Wilson both served as superintendents for over a decade and were each named Superintendent of the Year for their respective states.

Education leaders need this book. Accepting that our everyday, often mundane decisions reveal who we are, it’s how we deal with panic, impasse, and trouble that cements our mettle. Enfield and Wilson get this. Looking back to the widespread confusion and hazards unleashed by the pandemic—and how we answered that crisis—they look ahead boldly, imparting lasting and helpful lessons for today’s leaders sorting out what matters in this new era of never-ending emergencies.

• ForwordAcknowledgementPrefaceChapter 1: Navigating the UnknownChapter 2: Connecting through the Power of NetworkingChapter 3: Relief Funding and its Complex Legacy: The Effects of COVID-19 on School BudgetsChapter 4: Creating a Culture of Care for Students and StaffChapter 5: Innovating to Improve Education: Teaching and Learning in New WaysChapter 6: Communicating and Partnering with Families and Community: Ties that BondChapter 7: Managing Politics While Prioritizing StudentsChapter 8: Confronting Post-Pandemic Challenges in the SuperintendencyBibliographyAbout the Authors