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How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research

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Grissom, Jason A., Egalite, Anna J., Lindsay, Constance A.·2021
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Principals can make a big difference to education. Four practices are key to their effectiveness, starting with a focus on instruction when working with teachers.

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Grissom, J. A., Egalite, A. J., & Lindsay, C. A.
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2021-02-01
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10.59656/el-sb1065.001
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2026: 72 · 2025: 106 · 2024: 92 · 2023: 76 · 2022: 84 · 2021: 23
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  • Social Sciences › Education › School Leadership and Teacher Performance
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  • Social Sciences › Education › Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
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school principals, principal effectiveness, instructional leadership, teacher support, school leadership practices, academic performance, school improvement

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