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What if aspiring teachers could earn their credentials while teaching in their local school district at no cost? That’s the concept behind the “grow your own” programs that the National Center for Grow Your Own helps cultivate. https://bit.ly/4eaEwLe

While the demands of being a principal are always challenging, they are often magnified for leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC). The National Association of Elementary School Principals has come up with a way to bring much needed support to school leaders of color through its Principals of Color Network. We chatted with Kaylen Tucker, NAESP’s associate executive director of communications, to learn more about the program and how it can help BIPOC principals—and ultimately the students, teachers, and schools they serve. https://bit.ly/4cBnyF7

Many principals say they are often fighting a perception battle about what they actually do day-to-day. We spoke with three principals to learn directly from the source about what the job is really like and to rebut some of the misconceptions. https://bit.ly/3QHOKZi

Interested in building #artsaudiences? Here's a refresher on 9 practices that have helped organizations increase arts participation over the past decade, along with examples of how the organizations put them into use. #thearts #performingarts https://bit.ly/4auylhR

New episode of “A Hot Time for Summer Learning” is here! Hear how two districts from the District Summer Learning Network led by FHI 360 have transformed their #summerlearning programs to combat student learning loss: https://bit.ly/4aGfeS7

According to a 2021 research synthesis, organizational, people, and instructional skills are all needed to support strong principal performance. Hear from school, district, state, and university leaders on how principals can apply these skills to lead effectively. https://bit.ly/3T6K3Zm

Every district harnesses the power of summer differently. The common goal? Helping students succeed. Learn how two districts have made the shift from summer school to summer learning in this episode of our “A Hot Time for Summer” podcast. https://bit.ly/4aGfeS7

School and district leaders: It’s September, which means it’s time to start planning next year’s summer learning program. Check out the Dreamcatchers program in Blount County, AL, to see what an effective program looks like. Blount County is part of a nationwide network of nearly 100 school districts creating high-quality summer learning programs. Pick up a few new strategies. https://bit.ly/4gf7URl

Two big questions we know district leaders are constantly grappling with when it comes to building principal pipelines are: how do we fill them and how do we sustain them? Check out our Q&A with Leslie Anderson, senior managing director at Policy Studies Associates who has some ideas. https://bit.ly/3OOhhM0

Principals can promote #equity by developing critical consciousness, fostering inclusive environments, and sharing power with the school community. Learn more about fostering equity in #schoolleadership from Wallace's Bronwyn Bevan and Will Jordan. https://bit.ly/3SRqR1S