Emotional intelligence skills can help any school leader become more effective, better serving their school and community.
In this article, ASCD author Ignacio Lopez explores some key EI skills and discusses why they are so vital. This may be one of the most important articles you’ll read this year!
Note: The information Lopez provides can also be useful for teacher leaders, too.
As the psyche of our students (and schools) continues to evolve post-pandemic, the role of the Assistant Principal is changing. Here are some fascinating insights from an experienced AP who has developed some unique techniques for dealing with issues we all face.
Note: This includes several ideas that all educational leaders can use!
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 a recent study, a principal can have just as much impact on student attendance as he/she does on student achievement — especially in high-poverty schools where unexcused absence rates can be almost twice that of other schools.
While the study itself doesn’t address how to improve absenteeism, there are some good ideas in this article about the study. It’s well worth a quick read.
Bartanen, B. (2020). Principal Quality and Student Attendance. American Educational Research Association. Retrieved from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0013189X19898702
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