School leadership is second only to teaching among school-related factors in its impact on student learning, according to research. Moreover, principals strongly shape the conditions for high-quality teaching and are the prime factor in determining whether teachers stay in high-needs schools. An effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision'' a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership – Wallace Foundation, February 2021

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