Barbara F. Condliffe

Preparing Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools This policy update was originally published by the National Association of State Boards of Education. Many states have championed innovative high schools, which offer flexible, student-centered pathways toward college, career, and civic success. But the gap between what these high schools demand and what principals are prepared to do can undermine even the best-designed models.

Many states have championed innovative high schools, which offer flexible, student-centered pathways toward college, career, and civic success. But the gap between what these high schools demand and what principals are prepared to do can undermine even the best-designed models. By better aligning principal preparation, licensure, and support systems with these demands, state boards of education can unlock the potential of innovative high school models.

K12 leaders must plan for absenteeism and be strategic about scheduling. October 28, 2024 Barbara Condliffe and Shira Matterahttps://www.mdrc.org/ Barbara Condliffe is a senior research associate in the K-12 Education division and Shira Mattera is a senior research associate in the Family Well-Being and Children’s Development division at MDRC.