Virginia elementary-school principal Anna Isley says building leadership skills of teachers can help boost retention rates and improve student performance. Isley, who began her career as a teacher, says connecting with other teachers in her first year set her on the path to success.

Study finds principal PD program did not move needle for students.

Leaders who use a moderate amount of charisma and act with authenticity and accountability while remaining curious to learn more are the most effective, writes Alaina Love. She provides an example of what this kind of leadership looks like in action by describing how a CEO took responsibility for the frustrations managers were feeling.

Principal turnover can lead to lower student test scores and increased teacher turnover for up to three years after the top leader's departure, according to an analysis of North Carolina school district data. Across the country, 1 in 5 schools change principals each year, so researchers recommend that districts develop a pool of available replacements…

Beth Houf, principal of Fulton Middle School in Missouri, says she works to "lead like a pirate" -- meaning that she focuses on the "why of the work." In this interview, she shares several pitfalls busy educators can fall into that takes them away from the "why."

Here are eight concrete ideas from principals and other experts that school leaders can use to make their evaluations and observations of teachers meaningful, actionable, and low-stress.

Moving slowly when implementing changes can help education leaders boost the success of new initiatives, writes Miriam Plotinsky, a learning and achievement specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. In this commentary, she offers guidance on how to methodically implement changes in the classroom, school and professional development.

A new survey shows that gun violence has become one of principals' biggest concerns. Are they taking the right steps to make their schools safer?

We asked teachers to share how they most want their principals to show appreciation for the work they do.

Lärare i fritidshem upplever att rektorer inte förstår deras uppdrag eller tar det på allvar. Det visar en studie av forskarna Ann Ludvigsson och Carin Falkner. Skolledare behöver ta ett större ansvar för fritids, anser de.

How deeply principals should know content areas and how much it matters for helping their teachers is an active debate.

Do your teachers trust you? Do your teachers think you have the skills to help them get better at instruction? Do they know that if a parent complains about them, you will handle the situation fairly? Are you and your teachers on the same page when it comes to student discipline?