School Principals 411™

Each year nearly three million students are suspended from U.S. public schools, often for minor, non-violent infractions like “willful defiance,” texting in class, or violating dress code. The theory is that removing disruptive students protects the learning environment and deters future misbehavior.   However, emerging research...

What comes to mind when you think of traditional professional development (PD)? Maybe it’s endless PowerPoint slides, generic workshops, and mandatory sessions ... or maybe it’s the general lack of relevance to individual educator’s needs. Despite significant investments (estimated at $18 billion annually in...

As esports continues its meteoric rise, school leaders face a pivotal moment: Will your school embrace this cultural and educational shift or be left behind? With global revenues projected to exceed $4.3 billion and more than 600 million fans worldwide, esports is no longer...

If you're a school principal, you know this all too well: It’s spring or summer, and suddenly your inbox is overflowing with parent requests. Some are heartfelt, thoughtful, and rooted in genuine concern for a child’s learning style or past experiences. Others are, well...

Moving into this new year, K-12 schools are facing many unknowns, so it’s more important than ever that principals can find and receive support. One of the most impactful ways to ensure principals feel supported is through peer mentorship. A survey of Massachusetts principals...

Schools are expected to ensure the academic achievement of each student. But as school populations continue to grow alongside national staff shortages, this task has proven more difficult than ever. For school principals seeking ways to support their students with the current resources on...

This year, K-12 has experienced major challenges, and school principals were on the frontlines to address them. From supporting teacher well-being to leveraging AI, our top 10 articles of 2024 provide essential tools for principals dedicated to building resilient, thriving school communities. 10. Lessons Learned...

It’s no secret that communicating with parents is one of the most impactful strategies to help ensure student success. Research has shown the many different ways that parents play a key role, with 57.5% of high school students agreeing that their parents’ involvement led...

From overcrowded classrooms to a jump in student misbehavior since the pandemic, teachers have their hands full with managing the increasing load of demands in the K-12 landscape. Unfortunately, these stressors aren’t staying in school. Recent research from The Pew Research Center shows startling statistics...

After spiking to 28% during the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has yet to decline to pre-pandemic levels. School leaders across the country are then pressured to solve this issue, with various plans being implemented—some of which became successful, and some of which were lacking. The reasons...