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Challenging role: Playing the part of principal stretches one�s talent

Link: http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/dufour204.cfm

What is the role of the school principal in a professional learning community? How does a principal deal with the many conflicting messages about what this role should be in today�s school? How can a principal be a strong leader while also empowering teachers to become leaders themselves? Rick DuFour says empowered teachers and strong principals are not mutually exclusive and suggests that effective school leaders follow similar guidelines to ensure that schools have both.

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