Leading a school is one of the most complex and high-stakes leadership roles in our society. Principals are asked to set a clear vision, build strong instructional practices, nurture staff and student growth, and partner with families—all while managing the daily demands of a school community. Without a clear framework, even the most dedicated leaders can feel pulled in too many directions.
The Leadership Academy’s brand-new Principal Actions That SHINE is a foundational roadmap for school leaders, offering essential steps to creating schools where every student is empowered to succeed.
At the core of this work is The Leadership Academy’s SHINE Leadership Framework, a research-based approach that crystallizes what we know about effective leadership into a set of behaviors, qualities, and actions that is accessible and anchored in practice. SHINE combines decades of scholarship with real-world learnings from our partner districts and the lived experiences of students and families.
Principal Actions That SHINE is a pivotal playbook, allowing principals to move from managing day-to-day challenges to becoming leaders who are student-centered, hold high expectations, and are inclusive, nurturing, and engaged. Through SHINE, leaders are best able to transform schools into thriving communities where every child can excel.
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