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The Challenges Ahead
This brief demonstrates researchers are
learning more about how to improve the
principal pipeline. However, ensuring
programs are graduating candidates who
are ready for the job is a daunting task.
The role of the principal has changed, and
many principals across the country feel
unprepared for the job. 37 New principals
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also end up leaving their jobs at high rates.
Those principals who stay in the job are not
always placed in schools where they will
have the most impact.
Research findings indicate that recruiting
and developing strong leaders could help
Tennessee meet its ambitious student