The principal is ultimately responsible for everything that happens in the school—from staff and student safety, to the operation and maintenance of the physical plant, to student achievement. How, then, can a principal share leadership, and what are the benefits and drawbacks? First, for those unfamiliar
Principals used to believe that THEY had to be the center of curriculum expertise and problem-solving for their staff. It was about THEM knowing, doing, and sharing. This way principals could be assured that high quality decisions were implemented. But the Breaking Ranks® research from NASSP
Letty Munoz, principal at Clark Andrews School, is faced with difficult instructional issues that have serious implications as related to the students she serves as well as the entire school community. There is much work to do and little time in which to do it!