Report: Overworked, undertrained principals - by John Fensterwald - Educated Guess
Conduct more intensive teacher evaluations. Be the CEO of site-based budgeting. Guide the transition to Common Core standards. School reforms on the books or in the making would pile on significant responsibilities for school principals. But a new study by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd warns that California’s principals are [...]
In the toughest time of year for new teachers, encouragement helps - by Ellen Moir
Ask a few experienced teachers you know why they chose to teach, and you’ll get a sense of the optimism and enthusiasm that leads so many bright, energetic, devoted new teachers to the profession. But talk to a first-year teacher right now, and you may be surprised to find yourself in [...]