More California superintendents are leaving to go to other jobs, or retiring, than ever before. The stress of the pandemic, politics and even violent threats all play into superintendent turnover.

Why are superintendents leaving? And what are districts doing to try to retain and attract them?

Guests:

• Chris Evans, former superintendent, Natomas Unified School District
• Diana Lambert, reporter, EdSource

Read more from EdSource:

• Threats, stress and politics pushing school superintendents out the door
• Why five superintendents decided to walk away from their jobs
• Superintendents: Well-paid and walking away

Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.