https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/principal-pipeline Principal Pipeline en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:16:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-principal-pipeline-could-contract-under-new-federal-borrowing-caps/2026/07 A new analysis finds that new student loan limits would hit prospective administrators hardest. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:16:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-principal-pipeline-could-contract-under-new-federal-borrowing-caps/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-principals-are-key-to-solving-schools-biggest-problems/2026/06 Improving school leaders can improve schools. Why aren’t states making the connection? Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:29:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-principals-are-key-to-solving-schools-biggest-problems/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-not-every-teacher-should-be-an-administrator-heres-how-to-decide/2026/06 Four educators talk about what it takes to make the transition. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:37:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-not-every-teacher-should-be-an-administrator-heres-how-to-decide/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-were-not-preparing-principals-for-the-real-job-of-school-leadership/2026/03 A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:48:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-were-not-preparing-principals-for-the-real-job-of-school-leadership/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-assistant-principals-arent-seeking-promotion-heres-why/2026/03 The assistant principalship isn’t just a stepping stone to the top job in a school. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:45:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-assistant-principals-arent-seeking-promotion-heres-why/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-principals-are-coaching-the-next-generation-of-school-leaders/2026/01 Mentors give aspiring school leaders an unvarnished view of the principalship. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:11:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-principals-are-coaching-the-next-generation-of-school-leaders/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 Principal apprenticeship programs aim to remove barriers to school leadership. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:07:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-teacher-prep-conference-warned-against-mentioning-dei-presenters-pulled-out/2025/03 Presenters at a national symposium for teacher residencies were asked to affirm they wouldn't violate recent executive orders. Some refused. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:04:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-teacher-prep-conference-warned-against-mentioning-dei-presenters-pulled-out/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pre-apprenticeships-give-teachers-a-taste-of-what-its-like-to-be-a-principal/2025/02 Western Kentucky University is piloting a model to develop future school leaders. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:53:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pre-apprenticeships-give-teachers-a-taste-of-what-its-like-to-be-a-principal/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-principals-have-a-steep-learning-curve-could-apprenticeships-help/2024/07 North Dakota's leaders share what they've learned about creating a principal apprenticeship in a playbook aimed at other states Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:57:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-principals-have-a-steep-learning-curve-could-apprenticeships-help/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-need-a-coordinated-effort-to-attract-and-support-principals/2023/10 The path to school leadership is not linear or one-size-fits-all, writes this letter to the editor. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-need-a-coordinated-effort-to-attract-and-support-principals/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-answer-to-the-leadership-crisis-is-not-a-principal-pipeline/2023/09 School leaders are departing. There are many ideas for how to retain them and train those who aspire to the role. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:05:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-answer-to-the-leadership-crisis-is-not-a-principal-pipeline/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-next-for-principal-apprenticeships-3-things-to-know/2023/07 A new federal approval will allow principal candidates to train on the job with the help of federal funding. Here's what comes next. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:36:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-next-for-principal-apprenticeships-3-things-to-know/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/could-principal-apprenticeships-expand-the-pipeline-of-school-leaders/2023/07 Principal is now an approved occupation for federal apprenticeships. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:02:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/could-principal-apprenticeships-expand-the-pipeline-of-school-leaders/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-training-program-to-boost-number-of-principals-of-color-expands/2023/05 A New York City education college is the latest to join an online principal training program for educators of color and equity-minded leaders. Wed, 24 May 2023 23:06:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-training-program-to-boost-number-of-principals-of-color-expands/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-arent-there-more-asian-american-school-leaders-heres-what-we-heard/2023/02 Ideas for making the profession more appealing. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:10:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-arent-there-more-asian-american-school-leaders-heres-what-we-heard/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/recruiting-asian-american-school-leaders-tips-from-educators/2023/02 Efforts to increase school leadership diversity often overlook Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:08:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/recruiting-asian-american-school-leaders-tips-from-educators/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-educators-of-color-say-it-will-take-to-boost-their-numbers-in-school-leadership/2023/01 Educators of color say it’s often another person seeing their potential and pushing them. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:51:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-educators-of-color-say-it-will-take-to-boost-their-numbers-in-school-leadership/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-principal-prep-looks-like-right-now/2022/09 Virtual options have grown, and that trend is expected to continue. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:54:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-principal-prep-looks-like-right-now/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-happens-when-districts-states-and-universities-collaborate-on-principal-prep/2022/06 A new report says broad partnerships can improve the learning experience for school leaders. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:19:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-happens-when-districts-states-and-universities-collaborate-on-principal-prep/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principal-prep-and-pd-what-works-and-whats-being-left-out/2022/06 Decades of research has clarified what effective principals need to know and where training programs succeed or lag. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:21:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principal-prep-and-pd-what-works-and-whats-being-left-out/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-principals-prep-and-pd-fall-short-new-report-finds/2022/06 Training programs for principals are slowly, but unevenly, adapting to the research on how principals affect students and teachers. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:05:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-principals-prep-and-pd-fall-short-new-report-finds/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-principals-can-help-assistant-principals-get-ready-for-the-top-job/2022/04 Assistant principals don't always get all the experiences they need to be successful school leaders. Their principals can change that. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:08:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-principals-can-help-assistant-principals-get-ready-for-the-top-job/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-principal-training-program-aims-to-increase-number-of-leaders-of-color/2022/03 A principal-prep program, backed by New Leaders, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University, will focus on leaders of color and equity. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:01:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-principal-training-program-aims-to-increase-number-of-leaders-of-color/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-i-teach-aspiring-school-leaders-its-not-business-as-usual/2022/02 Teachers are rattled. I must model being a human first so they can do the same when they lead schools, writes Mariama Smith Gray. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:30:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-i-teach-aspiring-school-leaders-its-not-business-as-usual/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-support-leaders-of-color-according-to-experts/2022/01 A more diverse K-12 leadership pool is essential for student success. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:09:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-support-leaders-of-color-according-to-experts/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-of-color-are-scarce-heres-what-districts-are-doing-about-it/2021/12 More than three-quarters of principals are white, though more than half of students are nonwhite. Here are some approaches to change that. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:37:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-of-color-are-scarce-heres-what-districts-are-doing-about-it/2021/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-intensive-internship-helps-principals-get-ready-for-the-job/2021/12 A two-year program in Columbus City Schools gives aspiring principals the chance to dive deep into the job before actually taking the reins. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:02:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-intensive-internship-helps-principals-get-ready-for-the-job/2021/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teaming-up-school-and-district-leaders-a-win-win-approach-to-pd/2021/11 Some professional development programs get district and school leaders working together in an effort to align policies and goals. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:15:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teaming-up-school-and-district-leaders-a-win-win-approach-to-pd/2021/11