The Principal’s Survival Guide: Where Do I Start? How Do I Succeed? When Do I Sleep?

This hands-on school leadership guide for new and veteran principals and administrators offers practical advice for leading a school successfully.

• Want honest student input? Try texting.
• Got a group of angry parents? Arrange one-on-one meetings: you’ll avoid a mob scene and give each family the attention it deserves.
• Trying to make a teacher feel appreciated? Shoot a quick email after stopping by his classroom and describe something cool you saw him do. It takes ten seconds but has a big impact.

These tips and hundreds more are the collective wisdom of three experienced principals who know how to connect with kids, staff, families, and stakeholders, and help students succeed.