/principals Principals en-US 2021 (c) 91ֱ�� Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:31:55 GMT /leadership/what-principals-can-do-so-teachers-dont-dread-observations/2025/01 Principals can make walkthroughs more palatable. Here's how. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:31:55 GMT /leadership/what-principals-can-do-so-teachers-dont-dread-observations/2025/01 /leadership/opinion-this-time-of-year-principals-have-two-jobs-heres-how-to-ace-them-both/2025/01 Here are 4 tips on how to finish this school year strong—while preparing for the next. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:01:44 GMT /leadership/opinion-this-time-of-year-principals-have-two-jobs-heres-how-to-ace-them-both/2025/01 /leadership/opinion-when-school-leaders-deliver-bad-directives/2025/01 One of the upshots of issuing lame orders is breaking the trust of teachers, which may never be regained. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:40:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-when-school-leaders-deliver-bad-directives/2025/01 /leadership/what-principals-can-do-to-get-students-excited-to-learn-after-winter-break/2025/01 Principals are giving warm welcomes after winter break. They also want students to get serious about their academics. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:06:53 GMT /leadership/what-principals-can-do-to-get-students-excited-to-learn-after-winter-break/2025/01 /leadership/opinion-when-i-left-the-classroom-for-administration-did-i-join-the-dark-side/2025/01 When I became a school leader, I thought I’d still always be a teacher first. It wasn’t that simple. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:33:47 GMT /leadership/opinion-when-i-left-the-classroom-for-administration-did-i-join-the-dark-side/2025/01 /leadership/teachers-hate-observations-what-principals-can-do-to-ease-their-stress/2025/01 Walkthroughs often leave teachers feeling anxious and unprepared. There's a better way. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:20:00 GMT /leadership/teachers-hate-observations-what-principals-can-do-to-ease-their-stress/2025/01 /leadership/heres-what-principals-resolve-to-do-better-in-2025/2024/12 Principals share their New Year's resolutions, from more celebrations to less time in the office. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:54:18 GMT /leadership/heres-what-principals-resolve-to-do-better-in-2025/2024/12 /leadership/principals-polled-where-school-leaders-stand-on-10-big-issues/2024/12 A look at how principals responded to questions on Halloween costumes, snow days, teacher morale, and more. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:18:04 GMT /leadership/principals-polled-where-school-leaders-stand-on-10-big-issues/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-youre-the-principal-and-your-teachers-hate-a-new-district-policy-what-now/2024/12 This school leader committed to being a bridge between his district and school staff this year. Here’s what he learned. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:23:52 GMT /leadership/opinion-youre-the-principal-and-your-teachers-hate-a-new-district-policy-what-now/2024/12 /leadership/what-worries-educators-most-it-depends-on-their-jobs/2024/12 Teachers, principals, and district leaders are losing sleep—just over different things. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:14:20 GMT /leadership/what-worries-educators-most-it-depends-on-their-jobs/2024/12 /leadership/3-ways-to-be-an-instructional-leader-a-guide-for-principals/2024/12 Instructional leadership can mean different things to different administrators. A new report gives three common models. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:31:48 GMT /leadership/3-ways-to-be-an-instructional-leader-a-guide-for-principals/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-whats-the-no-1-way-to-retain-principals/2024/12 When it comes to the demands of the job, principals share common concerns, according to a recent survey. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:01:13 GMT /leadership/opinion-whats-the-no-1-way-to-retain-principals/2024/12 /leadership/the-top-10-things-that-keep-principals-up-at-night/2024/12 Principals’ jobs are hard, but what are their most common concerns? We asked, principals answered. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:06:38 GMT /leadership/the-top-10-things-that-keep-principals-up-at-night/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-i-invited-students-to-help-hire-a-new-assistant-principal-heres-what-happened/2024/12 What began as an opportunity for the students turned into a gift for our administrative team. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:57:53 GMT /leadership/opinion-i-invited-students-to-help-hire-a-new-assistant-principal-heres-what-happened/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-5-education-leadership-lessons-from-chef-ina-garten/2024/12 "Less is more," "quality is everything," and more tips inspired by the art of cooking to build trust, connection in your school community. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:04:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-5-education-leadership-lessons-from-chef-ina-garten/2024/12 /leadership/a-principal-was-put-on-leave-for-her-election-message-what-leaders-need-to-know/2024/11 Principals have to tread a fine line to avoid getting too political in their role as public school leaders. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:21:45 GMT /leadership/a-principal-was-put-on-leave-for-her-election-message-what-leaders-need-to-know/2024/11 /leadership/the-g-o-a-t-school-fundraising-idea-for-principals-really/2024/11 For this season of giving, principals are ditching tried-and-tested methods. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:52:53 GMT /leadership/the-g-o-a-t-school-fundraising-idea-for-principals-really/2024/11 /leadership/video-im-not-about-making-excuses-lessons-from-the-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/11 With this targeted approach, the National Principal of the Year improved student test scores in reading and math. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:40:29 GMT /leadership/video-im-not-about-making-excuses-lessons-from-the-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/11 /leadership/video-how-this-principal-manages-student-behavior-without-too-many-rules/2024/10 Principal Tracie Anderson Swilley brought students on board to make big changes to her school’s culture. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:04:45 GMT /leadership/video-how-this-principal-manages-student-behavior-without-too-many-rules/2024/10 /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 Tracie Anderson Swilley, a high school principal in South Carolina, was awarded the title for the 2024-25 academic year. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:49:13 GMT /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-implementing-new-reading-materials-is-hard-how-this-principal-got-buy-in/2024/09 A NYC principal explains how she implemented the Wit and Wisdom reading curriculum in her school. The first step was teacher buy-in. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:26:24 GMT /teaching-learning/video-implementing-new-reading-materials-is-hard-how-this-principal-got-buy-in/2024/09 /leadership/this-state-is-bucking-gender-and-race-trends-in-school-leadership/2024/09 A 12-year study in one state shows a major uptick in the diversity of school leaders. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:37:14 GMT /leadership/this-state-is-bucking-gender-and-race-trends-in-school-leadership/2024/09 /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 At a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 /leadership/opinion-5-lessons-principals-can-learn-from-u-s-presidents-about-leadership/2024/09 What does it take to lead a school in this polarized political climate? Let history be your guide. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:39:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-5-lessons-principals-can-learn-from-u-s-presidents-about-leadership/2024/09 /leadership/video-how-this-principal-protects-her-teachers-work-life-balance/2024/09 Work-life balance is possible for teachers. School and district leaders play a big role in making it happen. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:22:03 GMT /leadership/video-how-this-principal-protects-her-teachers-work-life-balance/2024/09 /leadership/3-ways-principals-can-respond-to-polarization-and-division/2024/09 The role of a school leader is inherently difficult and conflict-ridden. Here's what they can do to manage tense situations. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:04:10 GMT /leadership/3-ways-principals-can-respond-to-polarization-and-division/2024/09 /leadership/meet-the-3-finalists-for-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/09 All three finalists spoke about the need to lift up their peers. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:27:33 GMT /leadership/meet-the-3-finalists-for-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/09 /leadership/opinion-what-principals-get-wrong-about-teacher-wellness/2024/08 “Wellness” needs to offer educators more than just a chance to press pause on their work. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:06:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-principals-get-wrong-about-teacher-wellness/2024/08 /leadership/principals-try-these-3-things-to-boost-teachers-morale-this-year/2024/08 Anticipate when burnout is likely and act to keep it in check, a veteran principal advises. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:10:29 GMT /leadership/principals-try-these-3-things-to-boost-teachers-morale-this-year/2024/08