Educational Leadership
Networking is a crucial skill for K-12 school principals, helping to foster collaboration, share resources, and build strong professional relationships. Here are five pieces of advice to help principals develop an effective professional network:
1. Join Professional Associations
Engage actively with...
Teacher Layoffs Looming
School principals across the country must brace for the potential impact of widespread teacher layoffs as federal pandemic aid comes to an end. Many districts, including Missoula, Montana, and Arlington, Texas, are facing significant staff reductions due...
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools begin to permeate K-12 education, school principals need to be informed about teachers' and students' perspectives on this technology. According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in fall 2023, there are significant concerns...
Understanding Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism
Truancy and chronic absenteeism remain a significant challenge in K-12 education, with profound implications for student performance and equity. Data indicates that one in five eighth graders was chronically absent in 2015, with absenteeism rates...
Equity and inclusion are pivotal in shaping K-12 educational environments where every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed. Equity ensures fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all students, while inclusion refers to a culturally...
Effective communication is the cornerstone of educational leadership, especially within the dynamic and diverse environments of K-12 schools. As school principals navigate interactions with various groups—students, parents, teachers, and the broader community—their ability to communicate effectively becomes crucial. By...
In light of the findings from Motorola’s K-12 School Safety 2023 Survey Report, which revealed that 66% of parents consider school safety a primary factor in school selection, and 72% of teachers deem it crucial in deciding where to teach,...
The Pew Research Center’s report “What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?” sheds light on the significant challenges faced by public K-12 teachers, highlighting stress, dissatisfaction with the profession, concerns about student academic performance and behavior,...
The creation of a nurturing environment hinges on the foundational elements of trust and clear, unified goals. As leaders of these educational communities, principals bear the critical responsibility of knitting together diverse talents and personalities into a cohesive team....
Senator Zellnor Myrie has proposed a groundbreaking bill, now under review by the Committee on Children and Families, aimed at investigating the potential for offering comprehensive, year-round, out-of-school programs to every New York child who wishes to participate. This initiative...
