Teacher Support
The K-12 environment is a demanding one, especially with the ongoing teacher shortage adding extra weight to the remaining workforce. As teachers are loaded with extra work plus a new generation of teachers experiencing the difficulties of the post-COVID...
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,...
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...
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,...
As educational leaders, principals set the tone for their school’s culture. Their leadership is essential in cultivating a positive learning environment, where the balance between educational leadership and administrative responsibilities is key. While administrative tasks are vital for the...
As the new school year approaches, K-12 school principals face the exciting yet challenging task of creating an optimal learning environment while navigating a range of systemic changes and innovative policies. Drawing insights from recent educational developments in Aurora,...
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...
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....
The 2024 State of the American Teacher Survey provides vital insights that every K-12 principal should consider. These findings are crucial for fostering a supportive and effective teaching environment and addressing teacher burnout. Here are the three main takeaways...
Teacher burnout has become an alarmingly prevalent issue within the K-12 education system, with various stressors and unique challenges intensifying the daily demands on educators. For school principals, understanding and tackling the causes of burnout is vital to creating...