As a classroom teacher, I often wonder “What is my principal really thinking?” So, I asked one, and I’m pleased she was open to discussion. Connie Dunn is a former principal of the middle school in my district. She was a principal for over ten years, and before that, she was a high school English teacher. She is now retired after serving 45 years in education. I’m really excited to share with you her thoughts, advice, and experiences in this interview with a veteran middle school principal…

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Teachers share the first change they'd make if they were principal, including less PD, more support, and a better environment.

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Becoming a principal for the first time, or moving to a new school, is an exciting venture for any educator. Principals must do everything in their power to set themselves up for success. According to the 2012-13 principal staffing survey from the US Department of Education, over 20 percent of principals left their schools and over 70…

These middle school deans want you to know a few things about your kids—and a couple might just blow you away.