As the COVID 19 pandemic continues, school leaders across the country continue to face crises on multiple fronts, many of these having to do with the challenges of remote and hybrid learning.
This article highlights the work of four principals and how they are rising to the occasion. It is presented here both as a source for ideas and for inspiration.
According to the Learning Policy Institute (2019), the public school principal turnover rate over the past few years has risen to 18 percent … 21 percent in high-poverty schools!
In this pressure cooker that school administration has become, it’s a good idea to step back for a moment and examine your priorities. Or as my old mentor used to say, “Never let the URGENT crowd out the IMPORTANT!”
Here are some brief tips and strategies from experienced principals across the country that should provide relief and help you make your job more focused and productive. Note: These were compiled by ASCD from comments shared on Twitter.
How I Lead features school and district leaders recognized for exceptional work. Created by non-profit Chalkbeat, these articles are not only inspirational, but can also be a great source for unique ideas. A great example is this article about a Memphis principal who reads bedtime stories live on Facebook.
Working to update perceptions on the role of teachers is a significant task. This article in Edutopia takes a closer look, and offers educational leaders some suggestions on making the process more effective.
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