Principals and teachers are asked to fulfill many varied responsibilities that are important to running an effective school or classroom. Not all of these responsibilities, however, are essential to improving student achievement. In light of rising global competition, the universal call for higher levels of student achievement, and increasingly rigorous systems of accountability, challenge us to have highly effective teachers and principals leading our schools. Balancing when and how to maintain the status quo with when and how to challenge it, is often the difference between effective and ineffective leadership.
Setting a direction, whether it be in your individual classrooms, a school, or a district system, accounts for the largest proportion of a leader's impact. Setting a clear direction for student and staff outcomes is the foundation of a shared vision for building a culture of community in our classrooms and throughout the entire school.
Thank you all for setting a clear direction. Our students need it and our system growth needs it. Your leadership is making a difference!
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