Principals
Education news, analysis, and opinion that focuses on principals and their roles in K-12 schools
Hour by Busy Hour: What a Principal's Day Actually Looks Like
From the time they wake up until they set the alarm at night, school leaders juggle the routine, the unexpected, and the downright bizarre.
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School & District Management
Webinar
Fostering Productive Relationships Between Principals and Teachers
Strong principal-teacher relationships = happier teachers & thriving schools. Join our webinar for practical strategies.
School & District Management
Opinion
Want to Lead Your School Well? Find the Right Coach
When done well, the positive effects can transform not only principals but schools and system.
Professional Development
Opinion
Principals Need Mentors, Too. How to Find the Right One
Although my district paired me with an official mentor, it wasn’t until I sought out one of my own that I found the right fit.
Artificial Intelligence
Q&A
Teachers and Principals Are Turning to AI. Here’s How
Sixty percent of principals now use AI to complete administrative tasks, a new report shows.
School & District Management
What Principals Can Do So Teachers Don't Dread Observations
Principals can make walkthroughs more palatable. Here's how.
School & District Management
Opinion
This Time of Year, Principals Have Two Jobs. Here’s How to Ace Them Both
Here are 4 tips on how to finish this school year strong—while preparing for the next.
School & District Management
Opinion
When School Leaders Deliver Bad Directives
One of the upshots of issuing lame orders is breaking the trust of teachers, which may never be regained.
Student Well-Being
What Principals Can Do to Get Students Excited to Learn After Winter Break
Principals are giving warm welcomes after winter break. They also want students to get serious about their academics.
School & District Management
Opinion
When I Left the Classroom for Administration, Did I Join the Dark Side?
When I became a school leader, I thought I’d still always be a teacher first. It wasn’t that simple.
School & District Management
Teachers Hate Observations. What Principals Can Do to Ease Their Stress
Walkthroughs often leave teachers feeling anxious and unprepared. There's a better way.
School & District Management
Here’s What Principals Resolve to Do Better in 2025
Principals share their New Year's resolutions, from more celebrations to less time in the office.
School & District Management
Principals Polled: Where School Leaders Stand on 10 Big Issues
A look at how principals responded to questions on Halloween costumes, snow days, teacher morale, and more.
School & District Management
Opinion
You’re the Principal, and Your Teachers Hate a New District Policy. What Now?
This school leader committed to being a bridge between his district and school staff this year. Here’s what he learned.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
What Worries Educators Most? It Depends on Their Jobs
Teachers, principals, and district leaders are losing sleep—just over different things.
