Sports analogies are often overdone in P-12 education … especially in southern states where many principals started their careers as coaches.

But this article provides an interesting new slant (even for those who don’t really understand sports) about why it’s important for the principal to take the lead in literacy. And that mindset can be vital because “developing a culture of literacy in school and the community would improve access, opportunity, and equity for all students.”

As we’ve pointed out many times before, the decisions we make as educational leaders can truly impact student learning and outcomes … and that can change lives.