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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School Administrators Need to Stop Worrying About Data

In this interview, NJ Principal Eric Sheninger gives tips and advice for administrators and teachers on incorporating social media in the classroom. With his passion for technology and social media, he strives to incorporate these into schools and education. ... [more]

5 Essential Traits of 21st Century School Administrators and Leaders

5 Essential Traits of 21st Century School Administrators and Leaders - Mr. Keenan, a high school English teacher from Airdrie, Alberta, and author of Adventures in Teaching and Learning - a blog for 21^st educators, teaches his high school English students using a class set of iPod touches. He discusses some of the traits 21st century school administrators and educational leaders should encompass.

Authentic

Adaptive

Innovative

Lifelong Learner

Dynamic

Student-Centered

Risk-Taker

Quality of a Principal

Research Says

The quality of a principal affects teachers' satisfaction, parents' perceptions about the school, and the academic performance of the school.

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]