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“School principals navigate firsthand evolving district, state and federal policies, gaining a deep understanding of which ones truly make a difference, which fall short and which have unintended consequences. They are instructional leaders, community-builders, role models and drivers of student success. In fact, 聽that the principal鈥檚 role is one of the two most important school-related factors influencing student achievement.
It鈥檚 essential that we make a concerted effort to learn from principals, especially those with proven track records of making a difference in student achievement and enriching the lives of students and families.
Many of these principals are part of a growing ‘‘ movement 鈥� a bipartisan strategy that organizes the resources of a school and its community around student success. Both red and blue states are making significant investments in community schools. Their collective work can serve as a useful blueprint to help other principals adapt to the shifting federal mandates and potential decreases in funding under the Trump administration.”