Resources for School Administrators

Being a school principal is a challenging job, with many pressures. One of which, is running a staff that has great work ethic, positive morale, and most importantly – is happy to be there, doing their jobs with the kids.

Here are some helpful articles that to enhance your knowledge about how to be an effective principal that supports teachers, while maintaining the values of the school district you serve.

Effective School Leadership

How to Be an Effective Principal (Elementary)

How to Deal With Difficult Teachers as a Principal

Supporting Teachers with Classroom Management

7 Creative Ways to Empower Teachers in 2024

How To Help Teachers with Classroom Management as a School Principal

Best Classroom Management Books

Supporting Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing

What to Do About Teachers Being Bullied By Parents (For Teachers and Administrators)

How Does Teacher Burnout Affect Students? From an Ex Teacher

Fun Ways to Boost Teacher Morale

12 Hard Truths About Why Teachers Are Quitting

Are Students Bullying Teachers in 2024?

Excellent Further Reading for School Principals

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. This book will help strengthen your leadership skills by having more honest, difficult conversations with staff that could lead to real growth in your school

Hidden Potential by Adam Grant. This fascinating read will help you find and detect potential in your staff, and in the students they serve. It also touches on growth mindset and how schools can implement it

The Anxious Generation by Johnathan Haidt. Learn from a psychologist, and all the science that has been conducted on Generation Z, why schools should aim to go truly phone-free

The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley. Learn the secret behind how other countries in the world have supported intrinsic motivation and growth mindset in the classroom