Research about principals

The Kinds Of Knowledge Principals Use

School principals are a contributing factor to school success, so it's important to understand the kinds of knowledge that principals need and how they use that knowledge. A recent issue of the International Journal of Education Policy & Leadership highlights a study of how principals think through challenges. The study analyzes the types of knowledge principals use when problem-solving and suggests how preparation programs might be adjusted to better help principals meet the demands of their work.
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Leaders in Education: Five Essential Characteristics

Power and title does not a leader make. By having the power as ‘supervisor’ or boss does not automatically place you on a pedestal as a leader. Leaders motivate ... [more]

Principals' Leadership Sets the Tone for Success

Healthy School Communities [article]

Principal leadership matters. In fact, the recent evaluation of the Healthy School Communities (HSC) pilot project showed that the role of the principal was the most critical piece of the puzzle in implementing meaningful school change and school improvement. Other elements were crucial—such as an understanding that health improvement supports school improvement, authentic community collaboration, and the ability to make systemic rather than merely programmatic change—but these pieces more often than not arose via the influence and role the principal took in the implementation of HSC.

Ten Big Ideas Of School Leadership | Edutopia

Ten Big Ideas Of School Leadership | Edutopia

Principal Mike McCarthy shares 30 years of wisdom on how to run a school well.