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Professional Learning: Networking Tips for Principals

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...
Teacher layoffs and salaries causing stress and burnout, which leads to teacher shortages.

Addressing Teacher Layoffs, Salaries, and Shortages

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...
Using AI in K-12 classrooms.

AI in K-12 Education: What Teachers Are Saying

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....
High levels of truancy leading to empty classrooms.

Truancy Troubles: Getting Students Back on Track

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...

Harmony in the Halls: Orchestrating a Symphony of Inclusion

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...

From Monologue to Dialogue: Crafting Conversations that Count

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...

The Prepared Principal: Choreographing Calm in the Eye of the School Storm

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...

The Classroom Conundrum: Unraveling the Trials of America’s Teachers

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...

Trust and Triumph: How Principals Can Forge Strong, Goal-Oriented Teams

The creation of a nurturing environment hinges on the foundational elements of trust and clear, unified goals. As leaders of these educational communities, principals...