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The Interpersonal Skills Principals Need to Lead and Stay
What does it take to lead a school well—and sustain that leadership? In this episode, WestEd's Director of Educational Leadership Ayele Dodoo discusses how interpersonal skills shape effective principal leadership, from building trust and developing talent to practicing self-care and creating systems of support. She shares practical insights for supporting principals to lead, succeed, and stay.
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National Research and Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners—News
Bridging research and practice with evidence-based insights to improve education for secondary English learners
Justice and Prevention Resource Center News and Events
Providing expert insights related to justice, crime and violence prevention, public health, and safety for policymakers, practitioners, and state and community leaders
NextGenScience: On the Same Wavelength
Diving into today’s most talked about topics related to science teaching, learning, and leadership
Carnegie Math Pathways
Elevating math teaching and learning through research insights, stories, and announcements from Carnegie Math Pathways
Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability: Notes from the Field
Sharing expert insights and stories on improving learning and outcomes through more effective standards, assessments, and accountability measures
Center for Economic Mobility Blog
Sharing practical research, insights, tools, and support to drive real transformation in education, workforce, and regional systems.