https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/principals Principals en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-are-stressed-out-heres-whats-plaguing-them-and-what-can-help/2026/10 Principal mental health is suffering from ‘work spillage,' a new study finds. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-are-stressed-out-heres-whats-plaguing-them-and-what-can-help/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/the-principals-role-in-collective-efficacy-and-student-outcomes Learn practical strategies that help principals translate their confidence into stronger collective teacher efficacy and student outcomes. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/the-principals-role-in-collective-efficacy-and-student-outcomes https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-who-have-survived-school-shootings-offer-advice-in-new-guide/2026/09 The Principal Recovery Network updated a guide to help leaders recover from—and prevent—school shootings. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:22:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-who-have-survived-school-shootings-offer-advice-in-new-guide/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-ive-been-an-educator-for-30-years-my-students-still-surprise-me/2026/09 A student’s reaction to our new cellphone restrictions was just the first surprise of the year. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:33:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-ive-been-an-educator-for-30-years-my-students-still-surprise-me/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-can-principals-protect-teachers-from-aggressive-behavior-teachers-sound-off/2026/09 Teachers say they need more support to handle angry parents and unruly students. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:27:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-can-principals-protect-teachers-from-aggressive-behavior-teachers-sound-off/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-teacher-observations-shouldnt-feel-like-babysitting/2026/09 Fidelity checks are a necessary part of school leadership. Here’s how to get them right. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:07:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-teacher-observations-shouldnt-feel-like-babysitting/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-facing-more-aggression-at-work-how-can-schools-protect-them/2026/08 Teachers feel less victimized when they have their principal's support Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-facing-more-aggression-at-work-how-can-schools-protect-them/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-excites-and-scares-principals-walking-into-new-jobs/2026/08 Four principals talk about how they’re approaching their new jobs Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:35:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-excites-and-scares-principals-walking-into-new-jobs/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-dont-have-a-leadership-priority-this-year-try-this-one/2026/08 Are you spending your time on what matters most for students? Here’s how to take stock. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:40:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-dont-have-a-leadership-priority-this-year-try-this-one/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-principals-dont-let-ai-undermine-strong-parent-relationships/2026/07 Yes, AI can be a useful tool for school communications, but nothing replaces a real conversation. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-principals-dont-let-ai-undermine-strong-parent-relationships/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-leaders-face-more-parental-threats-than-teachers/2026/07 Parental violence went up after the pandemic, directed most towards school administrators. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:14:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-leaders-face-more-parental-threats-than-teachers/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-principals-one-agenda-keep-kids-safe-from-immigration-action/2026/07 Two principals talk to Education Week about how to work through the fear and chaos of ICE action. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:54:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-principals-one-agenda-keep-kids-safe-from-immigration-action/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-find-creative-ways-to-carve-out-teacher-collaboration-time/2026/07 Collaboration needs time and intent. How three principals manage that for their teachers Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:08:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-find-creative-ways-to-carve-out-teacher-collaboration-time/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-want-to-get-hiring-right-3-ways-principals-can-make-smarter-staffing-decisions/2026/06 To build exceptional teams, we need to break apart the mechanics of the hiring process. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:19:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-want-to-get-hiring-right-3-ways-principals-can-make-smarter-staffing-decisions/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-principals-can-make-preschools-better/2026/06 Principals need to adopt strategies that help their youngest learners thrive. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:29:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-principals-can-make-preschools-better/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-embrace-the-struggle-how-i-find-joy-as-an-educator/2026/06 Many of the most meaningful moments in my career started with a difficult conversation. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:39:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-embrace-the-struggle-how-i-find-joy-as-an-educator/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-principals-now-lead-preschools-but-are-they-ready-for-it/2026/06 Strong efforts to train principals in early-childhood education are still scattered and scarce. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:27:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-principals-now-lead-preschools-but-are-they-ready-for-it/2026/06 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-what-happens-when-an-improv-comedian-runs-a-school/2026/06 My side job on the comedy stage has made me a stronger principal. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:12:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-happens-when-an-improv-comedian-runs-a-school/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/practical-and-paced-how-principals-like-their-pd-served-up/2026/05 Principal PD must reflect the demands and constraints of the job. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:04:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/practical-and-paced-how-principals-like-their-pd-served-up/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-survey-shows-what-a-state-gets-right-and-wrong-for-its-school-leaders/2026/05 The group behind it hopes statewide results help district leaders do their jobs better. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:14:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-survey-shows-what-a-state-gets-right-and-wrong-for-its-school-leaders/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-school-leadership-can-be-painfully-lonely-it-doesnt-have-to/2026/05 Here are three ways I’ve learned to stave off the isolation of being a principal. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:48:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-school-leadership-can-be-painfully-lonely-it-doesnt-have-to/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-educators-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 Making the teaching profession more sustainable starts with a new school leadership architecture. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-educators-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lessons-learned-about-effective-professional-development-for-principals/2026/05 The best professional development for principals has a lot in common with the best PD for teachers. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lessons-learned-about-effective-professional-development-for-principals/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/three-retiring-principals-on-whats-changed-in-schools/2026/05 These principals reflect on the rising challenges reshaping school leadership. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:34:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/three-retiring-principals-on-whats-changed-in-schools/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 Here are three ways school leaders can make teaching feel more sustainable. Tue, 05 May 2026 18:57:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-top-principals-advocate-for-their-students-and-schools/2026/05 Principal-advocates coach and encourage others in schools to speak up Mon, 04 May 2026 20:37:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-top-principals-advocate-for-their-students-and-schools/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/weve-got-to-do-it-with-love-how-this-principal-of-the-year-fosters-belonging/2026/04 Sonia Ruiz has been named the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:09:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/weve-got-to-do-it-with-love-how-this-principal-of-the-year-fosters-belonging/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/were-going-grassroots-how-a-principal-of-the-year-is-boosting-ap-enrollment/2026/04 Jason Johnson, the high school principal of the year, wants every student to succeed. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/were-going-grassroots-how-a-principal-of-the-year-is-boosting-ap-enrollment/2026/04