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A grab-and-go guide for busy principals
While many books outline the attributes of successful school leaders, few describe how those traits manifest in daily practice. The Daily Practices of Successful Principals goes beyond the outward picture of excellence and provides a compendium of daily practices used by successful principals in various settings. Written by former administrators who have walked in your shoes, this handy guide's strategies are based on interviews with successful leaders and are applicable in multiple contexts. Inside you will find guidelines for: Examining your values, educational platform, and personal style; Establishing learning as a common purpose; Identifying and leading school change; Effectively managing staff and student relationships; Developing teacher leaders
The authors understand that principals are expected to have the patience of Job, the tenacity of Atlas, the compassion of Mother Teresa, and a sense of humor. The recommended daily practices will help you stay focused on the most important things—leading effectively, promoting student achievement, and making a positive difference in students' lives.
Establish Learning as the Common Purpose
Principals who are successful create conditions that promote quality teaching and learning for all students. They are not larger-than-life leaders who think they can do it all. They get the job done by establishing a common purpose in their organizations. Everyone in the school, from teacher to custodian, knows their role and is willing to work toward the goal. The common purpose resonates throughout the building and noticeably drives decisions and behavior (Kurtzman, 2010).
Successful principals foster a sense of inclusiveness among personnel, ensuring that everyone understands their role (Kurtzman, 2010) in teaching, facilitating, or providing an environment that supports student learning. Although teachers are charged with delivering curriculum content, everyone in the school plays ...
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