Spotlight on Principal Leadership

Principal Leadership

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Principals Clamor for Inclusion in States' ESSA Planning

The new federal K-12 law contains strong requirements for input from principals and others as states create new education plans, but some worry state commitment may be far from uniform.

August 3, 2016 – Education Week

Standards for Principal Supervisors Bring Sharper Focus to Role

K-12 leaders hope new professional guidelines will bolster efforts to redefine the job of overseeing principals.

January 6, 2016 – Education Week

Principals Go to School to Learn Management Savvy

A new cadre of school leadership programs emphasizes knowledge of practices from the business world.

November 4, 2015 – Education Week

Rookie Principals' Group Sheds Light on Early-Career Challenges

A group of first- and second-year school leaders assembled by the National Association of Elementary School Principals provides support and data to one another.

August 19, 2015 – Education Week

Commentary

K-12 Principals, Get Your Irish On