Aspiring Principals Need Fortified Programs to Prepare Them For The Challenges They Face
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Urban districts from Boston to San Diego are working with nonprofits and local universities to develop high-quality training that helps principals succeed — and stay — on the job. Early signs indicate that investing in training may pay dividends to students.
Urban districts from Boston to San Diego are working with nonprofits and local universities to develop high-quality training that helps principals succeed — and stay — on the job. Early signs indicate that investing in training may pay dividends to students.
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