The challenges principals face today are not necessarily the same as when many of today's central office leaders held those positions.

Unlike a vague sense that students are struggling, a skill gap has a clear instructional response. One year into this work, these are the practices that have made the difference.

We can use modern tools to fix operational systems that determine a student's ability to reach a classroom or resources they need in the first place.

Educators need ongoing opportunities to reflect on their instructional decisions, identify barriers to learning, and problem-solve alongside colleagues