Best of 2022: The Most Read SuperEval Articles of the Year (And of All Time)

‘Tis the season for ‘best of the year’ lists! From top songs, to movies, to news stories, you’re likely to see some of these lists pop up before the end of the year. We wanted to join in on the fun and thought it would be interesting to take a look at our most popular blog articles. We curated this list based on the number page views on our website. We hope you enjoy this list of our top three articles of 2022 and the top three articles of all time!

Top 3 Articles of All Time

The Six Top Challenges that School Leaders Face
Original Post Date: June 2019
Reads this year: 1,478
Reads all time: 3,620

Comments:
This article outlines six hurdles that school leaders report as recurring challenges within their districts. It’s no wonder this article tops our list. Being a school leader can be challenging but it can also be rewarding. Our goal is to provide leaders with ideas to help overcome challenges while helping them succeed.

Why is Self-Reflection a Critical Component of Leadership?
Original Post Date: September 2020
Reads this year: 712
Reads all time: 1,285

Comments:
Socrates famously said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” One strategy for improving your leadership abilities, even without formalized training and skill development, is by incorporating self-reflection into your annual leadership evaluation process. SuperEval can help you think critically about your strengths and areas of improvement. Don’t know where to begin? Start here!

The Six Biggest Challenges Facing Our Schools
Original Post Date: August 2019
Reads this year: 348
Reads all time: 1,589

Comments:
Another article focusing on the challenges that school leadership faces comes in third place. This one differs from the first in that it outlines six trends that are placing the most significant strain on public school systems and their leaders. Even though it was written in 2019, many of the challenges are still common among school leaders in 2022.

Top Three Articles of 2022

The Negative Impact of Social Media on Today’s Youth:
What do K-12 leaders need to know?
Original Post Date: June 2022
Reads this year: 264

Comments:
While social media helps us stay connected in an increasingly globalized world, it doesn’t come without consequences. As a school leader today, it’s more important than ever to understand how students are using social media and how to protect our youth.

Six Benefits Of Having an Open Communication System with Teachers and School Staff
Original Post Date: January 2022
Reads this year: 255

Comments:
Communication is an essential part of being a successful school leader. In this popular article (which you can also listen to) we tackle the benefits of open communication where all members of your schools, regardless of position, are empowered to share their thoughts without any fear of repercussions.

The Benefits of Social Media for Students
Original Post Date: June 2022
Reads this year: 155

Comments:
It makes sense that our third most popular article addresses the opposite of the most read article on our list. Even though there are some things to be wary of when it comes to social media, the other side of the coin reveals that it can be a powerful tool when it comes to helping youth form positive social connections and express their thoughts and opinions.

What are your favorites? What do you want to see next?

If you have a favorite post, please comment below. Also, as we plan for 2023, we’d ] love to hear what topics you want to see on our blog throughout the year.