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Educational LeadershipHere you will find information that looks at the all important issue of educational leadership in our schools. Posting here does not imply Georgia Partnership endorsement. Here you will find a variety of reports and articles focusing on education leadership. Inclusion here does not indicate Georgia Partnership endorsement. The Complex Role of an Effective Principal Because principals oversee all elements of school operations, from budget management to student discipline to staff development, they often are primary drivers of high-functioning schools. This model for school leadership does not come without costs, however. (May 2013) Survey of the American Teacher - Challenges for School Leadership Job satisfaction among principals and teachers has decreased in the past five years, with teacher satisfaction reaching its lowest levels in 25 years (ECS). Related story. Survey introduction. (February 2013) Operating in the Dark: What Outdated State Policies and Data Gaps Mean for Effective School Leadership - Principal Policy State Survey This survey was done with the intention of creating one central repository of information on state policies impacting principal preparation and licensure. Related story. (February 2013) Leaders to Learn From In the first of what will be an annual report, this spotlights 16 district-level leaders from across the country who seized on creative but practical approaches to improving their school systems and put those ideas to work. (February 2013) Conditions for Success: A case study of leadership practice in a rural Georgia school district This report finds the leadership of superintendent and other central office leaders in a rural Georgia district paved the way for substantial gains in graduation rates among poor children of color. Press release. (October 2012) Rethinking Principal Evaluation This report is a set of policy recommendations and practical guidelines designed to help states and districts to adopt a new paradigm including the institution of multiple and meaningful measurement systems of principal and assistant principal effectiveness. Related story. (September 2012) The Ripple Effect - A Syntheses of Research on Principal Influence to Inform Performance Evaluation Design This brief draws upon research literature on principal effectiveness and policy documents created by scholars and national organizations concerned with principal professional practice and its effects. Relating story. (May 2012) Superintendent Award Winners Discuss Their Success Several superintendents from across the country were recently honored as strong educational leaders. Interviews with each highlight their successes and offer many leadership best practices. (April 2012) Successful Principals Speak Out This brief from Mass Insight Education's School Turnaround Group (STG) provides feedback from a network of leadering pricipals on what they need from their school districts to successfully turn around low-performing schools. (March 2012) Estimating the Effect of Leaders on Public Sector Productivity: The Case of School Principals Using data on 7,429 principals from the Texas Schools Project at the University of Texas, Dallas, researchers set out to determine what characterizes the most effective school leaders, and how much of their school's success can be attributed to them (Fee for this report). Relating story. (March 2012) The Wallace Foundation What would you do with an extra day every week? This new evalation of SAM process provides intereting reading. (October 2011) The Same Starting Line - How School Boards Can Erase the Opportunity Gap Between Poor and Middle-Class Children Each day children in poverty attend schools whose resources are disparate from those found in schools in more affluent areas of a district. There's a better way. (September 2011) Designing Principal Evaluation Systems: Research to Guide Decision Making This is a summary of current research on the condition of principal evaluation systems and the relationship between principal evaluation and principals’ capacity to lead learning communities. Relating story. (August 2011) Education Leadership for the 21st Century This panel discussion focused on the pros and cons of elected school boards, mayoral control of schools and other governance models. Click on "Speaker Series" tab. (February 2011) Districts Developing Leaders: Lessons on Consumer Actions and Program Approaches from Eight Urban Districts Many candidates for the job of principal in urban schools are ill-equipped for the work because the training they received too often fell short in providing the skills and experience necessary to improve teaching and learning. This report looks at efforts in eight Wallace-supported districts to revamp university leader preparation programs. (November 2010) Measuring Teacher and Leader Performance - Cross - Sector Lessons for Excellent Evaluations The recent push to use performance evaluations for critical personnel decisions in education has highlighted the shortcomings of our current systems, and increased the urgency to improve them. This report summarizes six organizational steps that draw on research and experience from across sectors that have proven critical to designing a reliable performance measurement system - PEN. (November 2010) This brief draws on state data to calculate the effects of principals for different kinds of schools and students. (December 2009) Ready Remedies for the School Leadership 'Crisis' California’s brewing “crisis” in school leadership has recently gained the attention of the press, with a detailed report appearing in this publication two months ago. (January 2009) Studies Explore Secrets of Principals' Success A new set of working papers from some prominent education researchers aims to promote a better understanding of the extent to which school leaders matter and why. (December 2009) The 'Principals Story' With Educational Leadership Discussion GPB recently broadcast this nationally produced story. They invited Georgia educators to their studios to discuss many of the issues raised. Partnership President Steve Dolinger leads the discussion (scroll down to find "Ga.'s Response Part I and II). (October 2009) Highering High Quality School Leaders This brief describes the challenges that school superintendents and hiring committees face when trying to hire a school principal by drawing upon research. (Released in May, posted August 2009) Holding School Boards Accountable Clayton County schools’ loss of accreditation helped focus attention on governance and the proper role of local boards. A high-profile commission wants stronger state controls. (June 2009) Effective Organizational Practices for Middle and High School Grades This report identifies effective organizational practices of better-performing schools in Philadelphia for grades 6-12. The findings are based on qualitative research in 22 schools, all of which serve low-income students with multiple risk factors. (May 2009) Assessing the Effectiveness of School Leaders: New Directions and New Processes This new paper describes elements of a possible new direction in leadership assessment - what should be assessed and how. (April 2009) Classroom Walkthroughs: Learning to See the Trees and the Forest Classroom observations, or "walkthroughs," are part of a principal's job, but they can be useless if the principal doesn't know what information to look for or how to use it. (Summer 2008) Constraints Make it Hard for School Superintendent to Make Positive Change No matter how well qualified someone is to lead a major urban school system, there are numerous roadblocks that create opportunities to fail. (June 2008) Helping a Community Rethink It's School System This new superintendent sees his role as more of a teacher than a dictator, focusing on asking the right questions that will inspire others to seek the appropriate solutions. (May 2008) Vision 2021 - A Journey Into the Leadership Future This initiative asks the important questions: What will schools be like in 2021? What will be the role of principals in 2021? What needs to be done today to better prepare schools? (April 2008) When Punishment Doesn't Work, a School Changes Course This story proves that punishment often does not improve behavior because it fails to cultivate cooperation or respect. (March 2008) Principal Advisory: How Much is Too Much? School districts focus on hiring great school leaders. Should they then stay out of their way or should they guide improvement efforts all the way from the boardroom to the classroom? (March 2008) Desiderata: An Ageless Message on Exemplary Leadership Few people go into educational administration striving to be anything less than competent. And while the ingredients of exemplary leadership are similar, they must be augmented by the belief that leadership is an evolving process. (December 2006) Issue Analysis - Preparing for a Perfect Storm: Meeting Georgia's Need for Quality School Leaders Just as complex weather systems can spawn powerful storms, a complex set of conditions is converging in Georgia that may challenge the state's ability to get and keep enough school leaders with the right skills and expertise. (December 2006) How Does Leadership Influence Student Learning? The report attempts to answer some questions about leadership's role in improving student achievement. (Fall 2004) Principal Effectiveness and Leadership in an Era of Accountability: What Research Says This brief draws on state data to calculate the effects of principals for different kinds of schools and students. (May 2010) Ready Remedies for the School Leadership 'Crisis' California’s brewing “crisis” in school leadership has recently gained the attention of the press, with a detailed report appearing in this publication two months ago. (January 2009) Studies Explore Secrets of Principals' Success A new set of working papers from some prominent education researchers aims to promote a better understanding of the extent to which school leaders matter and why. (December 2009) The 'Principals Story' With Educational Leadership Discussion GPB recently broadcast this nationally produced story. They invited Georgia educators to their studios to discuss many of the issues raised. Partnership President Steve Dolinger leads the discussion (scroll down to find "Ga.'s Response Part I and II). (October 2009) Highering High Quality School Leaders This brief describes the challenges that school superintendents and hiring committees face when trying to hire a school principal by drawing upon research. (Released in May, posted August 2009) Holding School Boards Accountable Clayton County schools’ loss of accreditation helped focus attention on governance and the proper role of local boards. A high-profile commission wants stronger state controls. (June 2009) Effective Organizational Practices for Middle and High School Grades This report identifies effective organizational practices of better-performing schools in Philadelphia for grades 6-12. The findings are based on qualitative research in 22 schools, all of which serve low-income students with multiple risk factors. (May 2009) Assessing the Effectiveness of School Leaders: New Directions and New Processes This new paper describes elements of a possible new direction in leadership assessment - what should be assessed and how. (April 2009) Classroom Walkthroughs: Learning to See the Trees and the Forest Classroom observations, or "walkthroughs," are part of a principal's job, but they can be useless if the principal doesn't know what information to look for or how to use it. (Summer 2008) Constraints Make it Hard for School Superintendent to Make Positive Change No matter how well qualified someone is to lead a major urban school system, there are numerous roadblocks that create opportunities to fail. (June 2008) Helping a Community Rethink It's School System This new superintendent sees his role as more of a teacher than a dictator, focusing on asking the right questions that will inspire others to seek the appropriate solutions. (May 2008) Vision 2021 - A Journey Into the Leadership Future This initiative asks the important questions: What will schools be like in 2021? What will be the role of principals in 2021? What needs to be done today to better prepare schools? (April 2008) When Punishment Doesn't Work, a School Changes Course This story proves that punishment often does not improve behavior because it fails to cultivate cooperation or respect. (March 2008) Principal Advisory: How Much is Too Much? School districts focus on hiring great school leaders. Should they then stay out of their way or should they guide improvement efforts all the way from the boardroom to the classroom? (March 2008) Desiderata: An Ageless Message on Exemplary Leadership Few people go into educational administration striving to be anything less than competent. And while the ingredients of exemplary leadership are similar, they must be augmented by the belief that leadership is an evolving process. (December 2006) Issue Analysis - Preparing for a Perfect Storm: Meeting Georgia's Need for Quality School Leaders Just as complex weather systems can spawn powerful storms, a complex set of conditions is converging in Georgia that may challenge the state's ability to get and keep enough school leaders with the right skills and expertise. (December 2006) How Does Leadership Influence Student Learning? The report attempts to answer some questions about leadership's role in improving student achievement. 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