Districts nationwide face a PK-12 leadership pipeline crisis as veteran principals and administrators retire at high rates. There is an insufficient pool of prepared aspiring leaders to fill these roles. The article emphasizes the need for intentional investment to strengthen the pipeline.
Key Points
- Increasing retirements of veteran school leaders
- Lack of prepared aspiring principals and administrators
- Call for districts to invest in leadership development
Implications for Educational Freedom
A leadership crisis in traditional public school districts highlights potential inefficiencies in government-run education systems, potentially bolstering arguments for school choice options like charters and vouchers to empower parents with more flexible alternatives.
Source: Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis
