Florida TaxWatch has published a summary of its 2024 Principal Leadership Awards Roundtable. The report encapsulates discussions from an April meeting with 12 principals recognized for their work in at-risk K-12 schools across Florida. This initiative, part of an annual program started in 2013, aims to highlight and reward effective school leadership.
Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, emphasized the importance of strong leadership in schools. "Placing the right leadership in Florida’s schools is critical to ensuring students are successful and have opportunities to become productive, self-sufficient, and well-informed adults," he stated. He also noted that principals have a significant impact on student achievement next to teachers.
The roundtable focused on philosophies, strategies, challenges, and best practices employed by effective principals. These insights aim to guide education policymakers and professionals as they work towards enhancing educational outcomes.
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