Teachers are happier and feel more committed at work when they have a positive relationship with their principal. These relationships are also key to creating a positive learning environment and thriving school culture—but they take time and effort to build.
Plus, data from the EdWeek Research Center, which regularly surveys nationally representative samples of teachers and school leaders, show that teachers and principals often don’t see eye to eye. For example, principals tend to feel their teachers’ morale is much higher than teachers themselves report. And teachers say they want their principals to give them more support and advocate for their needs.
How can school leaders and teachers develop stronger working relationships?
Education Week Staff Writer Olina Banerji will lead a conversation with experts and school practitioners about strategies both teachers and principals can use to better communicate and collaborate as they work together to meet the needs of students.
