Effective school leadership is a delicate balance of supporting growth and avoiding missteps. In this edition of the New School Leader Newsletter, we explore how assistant principals can drive student success, aspiring assistant principals can develop leadership skills while still in the classroom, and instructional leaders can sidestep common leadership landmines.
Now let’s get started…
The Good Stuff
1. Don’t wait for an official title to start developing crucial leadership skills. Here are 5 ways to start right where you are.
2. How do you improve student outcomes as an assistant principal?
3. Make sure to avoid these 5 landmines as an instructional leader.
Meanwhile, on Social Media…
This post about supporting struggling teachers was seen by 45 thousand people, and it was bookmarked over 100 times. If you missed it, you might want to take a look.
Add these phrases to your language ASAP.
The focus should not be on “instruction.”
Book Recommendation
Cellphone usage in schools is becoming a hot topic again. This must-read for parents and administrators sheds a lot of light on the subject.
Final Thought
Thank you for your dedication to educational leadership. As you apply these strategies and insights, remember that your growth as a leader directly impacts the success of students and teachers. Keep pushing forward, stay connected with your peers, and never stop learning.
How Can We Help You?
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