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Principals

3 reasons principals have a hard time hiring teachers—and how to overcome them

Micah Ward -
As staffing shortages persist in 2023, administrators must evaluate the situation specific to their institution and incorporate solutions that would offer the greatest benefit to their teachers and students.

Leaders sound off on the top 7 challenges K12 is facing right now

Matt Zalaznick -
Neither test scores nor grades are dominating the conversations about the biggest education challenges in 2023.

Political advocacy: Why this principal says it is essential to be a K12 champion

Matt Zalaznick -
Political advocacy is the best way that Principal Melissa knows for K12 leaders to take control of the narratives around our education system.

Are lockers now irrelevant? Yes, for this principal’s nearly 4,000 students

Micah Ward -
Scott Gengler, principal of Waytaza High School in Plymouth, MN, says only 100 students requested a locker this year. Could resources be better spent elsewhere?

Which edtech product is already changing learning for the better? 5 districts weigh in

Micah Ward -
These five leaders shared with District Administration their most valuable edtech tools and why they work so well for their students and staff. To no surprise, it all comes down to effectives and ease of access.

This principal and a superintendent made historic gains this year. What’s next?

Micah Ward -
As Curt Guaglianone of Mount Adams School District puts it, 2022-23 was "energizing, inspiring and refreshing." But now it's time to take lessons learned from the first "normal" school year since the pandemic and push them forward.

3 best practices in leadership from the nation’s top assistant principals

Micah Ward -
"Assistant principals are uniquely positioned to effect meaningful change in schools, making them a critical piece of a successful school community,” said National Assn. of Elementary School Principals Executive Director L. Earl Franks after the NAESP named the 27 National Outstanding Assistant Principals of 2023.

400 principals descend on Congress this week in pursuit of funding

Matt Zalaznick -
Hundreds of school leaders are in the nation's capital today advocating for increased federal funding to expand mental health counseling and fill staff vacancies.

Principal problems: How stressful is it to be a building leader these days?

Matt Zalaznick -
The mounting challenges principals face are producing some conflicting numbers: While 94% are generally satisfied with their job, half say stress is so high they might just change careers or retire.

3 principals to watch: Reshaping learning landscapes through creative solutions

Matt Zalaznick -
3 leaders are taking bottom-up approaches to chronic attendance problems, literacy achievement gaps and teacher shortages.

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