Spotlight on Principals

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On Principals


The Education Week Spotlight on Principals is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors including insights on:

  • Recruiting new school leaders
  • Principal training
  • Evaluating principals
  • The secrets of principals' success
  • Turnover in principalship

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Principals Seen as Key for Recruiting New School Leaders
A study on how teachers move into administration was among a range of studies on principals discussed at the AERA's annual gathering.
May 11, 2010 - Education Week

More Funding for Principal Training Deemed Vital
Leadership groups are hoping the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act will include money for recruitment and training.
March 2, 2010 - Education Week

Review Backs New Tool for Principal Evaluation
A look at eight instruments used to assess school leaders finds only one system measures the characteristics sought after today for principals.
December 22, 2009 | Updated: August 4, 2010 - Education Week

Principals' Certificate on Horizon
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards says it has raised money and is moving toward a 2011 launch.
December 15, 2009 - Education Week

Studies Explore Secrets of Principals' Success
Working papers from prominent education researchers aim to promote better understanding of school leadership.
December 8, 2009 - Education Week

Turnover in Principalship Focus of Research
Studies are showing that many principals don't stay on the job long, and that those who leave don't take other jobs as school leaders.
October 26, 2009 - Education Week

Commentary
'Untie My Hands': A Principal's Plea
Principals don't mind being held accountable, writes Gerald N. Tirozzi, but they want a few facts of their working lives factored in.
February 11, 2010 - Education Week

What Makes a Principal Great?
In her school visits as N.C. Teacher of the Year, Cindi Rigsbee discovered that the best administrators have some things in common.
February 18, 2009 - Teacher (Web)

Commentary
‘Copers’ and ‘Transformers’
All principals are motivated and they care deeply about the schools and students in their charge. But different attitudes and goals separate those who are trying to transform a school and those who are trying to cope with daily struggles, says Jean Johnson.
August 11, 2008 - Education Week

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