Principal Pipeline
School & District Management
New Principals Have a Steep Learning Curve. Could Apprenticeships Help?
North Dakota's leaders share what they've learned about creating a principal apprenticeship in a playbook aimed at other states
School & District Management
Letter to the Editor
We Need a Coordinated Effort to Attract and Support Principals
The path to school leadership is not linear or one-size-fits-all, writes this letter to the editor.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Answer to the Leadership Crisis Is Not a Principal Pipeline
School leaders are departing. There are many ideas for how to retain them and train those who aspire to the role.
School & District Management
What's Next for Principal Apprenticeships? 3 Things to Know
A new federal approval will allow principal candidates to train on the job with the help of federal funding. Here's what comes next.
School & District Management
Could Principal Apprenticeships Expand the Pipeline of School Leaders?
Principal is now an approved occupation for federal apprenticeships.
School & District Management
Online Training Program to Boost Number of Principals of Color Expands
A New York City education college is the latest to join an online principal training program for educators of color and equity-minded leaders.
Recruitment & Retention
Why Aren't There More Asian American School Leaders? Here's What We Heard
Ideas for making the profession more appealing.
Recruitment & Retention
Recruiting Asian American School Leaders: Tips From Educators
Efforts to increase school leadership diversity often overlook Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
School & District Management
What Educators of Color Say It Will Take to Boost Their Numbers in School Leadership
Educators of color say it’s often another person seeing their potential and pushing them.
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Professional Development for Leadership
This Spotlight will empower you with insights on motivating teachers all year long, improving communication with school staff, and more.
School & District Management
What Principal Prep Looks Like Right Now
Virtual options have grown, and that trend is expected to continue.
School & District Management
What Happens When Districts, States, and Universities Collaborate on Principal-Prep?
A new report says broad partnerships can improve the learning experience for school leaders.
Professional Development
Principal Prep and PD: What Works and What's Being Left Out
Decades of research has clarified what effective principals need to know and where training programs succeed or lag.
School & District Management
For Principals, Prep and PD Fall Short, New Report Finds
Training programs for principals are slowly, but unevenly, adapting to the research on how principals affect students and teachers.