Sep 23, 2025
A community school principal reflects both the skill and will to lead their school communities in ways that are, at times, counter to how a principal is traditionally expected to lead. They need the curiosity, patience and humility, as well as the knowledge to lead improvement efforts and school transformation by bringing interest holders together to collaborate in new ways.
In this installment of The Basics, we examine the skills of a community school principal, how the principal ideally works with the community school coordinator, what you might see in an effective community school principal, and much more.