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Principals

How 2024’s AP of the year is redefining PD for teachers

Micah Ward -
It's all about bring the teacher voice to the table, explains Courtney Walker, assistant principal at Carrollton High School. Here's how she makes professional learning enjoyable.

Leaning into the pros of leading a rural school

Matt Zalaznick -
Principal Natalie Page is leaning into the positives of leading a rural school despite the challenges that come with recruiting teachers and providing an expansive curriculum.

Staying sane: Leaders share the ways they de-stress and decompress

Matt Zalaznick -
The student mental health crisis and high turnover in leadership have tilted the spotlight toward the wellness of K12 leaders. Superintendent Shane McCord, for one, finds his moments of self-care zen by spending time with his family, fishing and—surprisingly or not—doing yard work.

These best practices create effective assistant principals

Micah Ward -
Nearly 30 assistant principals share the initiatives they keep close to their hearts that's earned them national recognition.

27 assistant principals are this year’s ‘outstanding’ leaders

Micah Ward -
The National Association of Elementary School Principals recently announced its "National Outstanding Assistant Principals" of 2024, a cohort of 27 educators who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Why authenticity is so important for Principal Kafele

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
"You remind them, you've got to make sure there's harmony in your life, there's balance, so you don't lose sight of the fact that you're not just that leader, you're also a human being away from the school," is a key part of Baruti Kafele's message to building leaders.

Meet NASSP’s 3 Assistant Principal of the Year finalists

Micah Ward -
This year's finalists are recognized for their success in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. Learn what qualities make them such qualified candidates.

How this principal gives a voice to those who need it most

Micah Ward -
NASSP's National Advocacy Champion of the Year Chris Young recently joined several hundred leaders in a trip to the nation's capital to discuss student mental health and teachers shortages. He shares with District Administration why advocacy has always been his responsibility.

ELs excelling: Principal shares the keys to 3 big achievements

Matt Zalaznick -
Principal Angel M. Rodriguez and his team at Lyman Hall Elementary School have seen record numbers of EL students graduating from language programs and being identified as gifted.

What makes this unique middle school one of the coziest places in town

Matt Zalaznick -
"Everybody has a role in being part of our kid's lives here while they're in the school," says Sham Bevel, a principal in Virginia Beach. "[Kids] want to be here. They know we care."

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