Strengthening teaching undoubtedly serves to enhance student learning—but that’s not the only benefit. Because of the symbiotic relationship between teachers and principals, elevating teaching—and teacher leaders—can also bolster principals in their leadership roles, thereby doubly extending the impact. This issue of Principal magazine examines the principal’s role in supporting teachers and providing instructional leadership—with the goal of making the responsibility more manageable and effective. As always, a wide array of web resources are available for readers to supplement these articles on teacher leadership.
Postscript: A Collaborative Enterprise
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Gail Connelly Principal, November/December 2014 In the late 1990s, renowned Cape Town archbishop and social activist Desmond Tutu…
It’s the Law: Student Suicide and Bullying
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Perry Zirkel Principal, November/December 2014
Ten to Teen: A System of Support
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Tanika Davis Principal, November/December 2014 When Tetra Jackson took over of principal at Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary/ Middle…
The Reflective Principal: Powerful Lessons My Students Taught Me
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Pamela M. Stanfield Principal, November/December 2014
Best Practice: Improving Teacher Attendance
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Jim Dermody Principal, November/December 2014 The PLC conversations at Lewis Central Middle School this school year will focus…
Parents & Schools: Put an End to Chronic Absence
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreHedy Chang and Cecilia Leong Principal, November/December 2014
Speaking Up: Principals Need PD, Too
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Victoria A. Reed Principal, November/December 2014 Principals’ professional development needs have never been greater than they are today.…
Practitioner’s Corner: Four-Step Classroom Intervention
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBy Mary C. Clement Principal November/December 2014 Principals know when a teacher is having difficulty with classroom management. Weak…
Principal’s Bookshelf: November/December 2014
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreThe Power of Branding: Telling Your School’s Story. Tony Sinanis and Joseph Sanfelippo. Corwin Press, 2014, 72 pages.
Principals and Teachers Collaborate for Student Success
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreNAESP’s Gail Connelly sat down with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to discuss early learning (pre-K-3), teacher leaders,…
Blended Learning for Early Learners
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreA Kentucky elementary school uses technology to personalize learning for its youngest students. By Mary Evans, Jennifer Hawkins, and…
Edcamps & Unconferences
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreIgnite professional development by unlearning traditional roles and formats. By Meredith Barnett Principal November/December 2014 Web Resources When educators…
Multiply Teacher Talent
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreWhat if your well intended guidance stifles gifted teaching, rather than encourages it? By Elise Foster Principal November/December 2014…
Inspired Instructional Coaching
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreStimulate teaching by structuring meaningful observations and feedback that will improve instruction schoolwide. By Sandra A. Trach Principal November/December…
Better Together
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreNational Distinguished Principals share models for effectively working with teacher leaders. By Susan McLester Principal November/December 2014 Web Resources
Snapshots: November/December 2014
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreFast Fact On average, kids spend 2 hours a day with screen media—but 44 percent of it is educational…
From the Editor: Leading Teaching
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MorePrincipal, November/December 2014 By Kaylen Tucker Strengthening teaching undoubtedly serves to enhance student learning— but that’s not the only…
Web Resources: November/December 2014
Principal, November/December 2014: Supporting Teachers, Volume , IssueRead MoreBetter Together