The most influential educational leaders are the principal and superintendent, and their leadership is inextricably linked to student performance. This article looks at the basics of good leadership and offers practical suggestions.
Because reading specialists have advanced degrees in reading, they are in a position to prevent reading failure at their schools. This position statement describes the roles reading specialists can play in instruction, assessment, and school leadership.
Ron Fairchild is a nationally known expert on high-quality summer learning programs for children. He is currently the president and CEO of the Smarter Learning Group. Fairchild served as the founding CEO of the National Summer Learning Association. In this interview, Fairchild talks about the characteristics of effective summer learning programs.