The NAESP Principal Podcast
1) Whole Child, Whole School: Why Emotional Regulation Matters
In today’s episode, Dr. Sharon Porter talks with Katy Kennedy and David Griffith about why regulation is at the heart of every student’s success. They discuss how schools can better support students a...Show More
2) New School, Veteran Principal: Leading With Trust From Day One
In today’s episode, principal Andy Jacks talks with leaders Jessica Quinter and Kenny Newby about what it takes to enter a new school as an experienced principal. From building trust fast to aligning ...Show More
3) Supporting Students With Disabilities—What Principals Need to Know About IDEA
In today’s episode, principal Equetta Jones talks with experts from the Lead IDEA Center about what it takes to lead schools where every student belongs—and succeeds. From preparation gaps and staffin...Show More
4) The Courage to Innovate
Principals know there are no guarantees that any initiative, improvement plan, or new idea will be successful at their school. How do we convince stakeholders—and just as importantly ourselves—that th...Show More
5) STEM-Oriented Problem-Based Learning
Most school leaders will be familiar with PBL. But for principal Amy McElroy PBL means Problem-Based—not Project-Based—Learning. We discuss what the differences are and what it means for her school, a...Show More
6) Social-Emotional Learning in Middle School
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial at any age, but it has a special significance at the middle level. Today we sit down with an Illinois principal who's school's unique approach to SEL has mad...Show More
7) Project-Based Learning in Early Childhood
Today we're joined by author, educator and PBL advocate Sara Lev, to explain why project-based learning is not only appropriate for our youngest learners, but should be implemented far more often. We ...Show More
8) Chronic Absenteeism and Assistant Principals
Regardless of what strategies school leaders use to improve learning, one thing is for certain: Students must be present to receive that learning. Student attendance is a critical issue for many schoo...Show More
9) Anti-Racist & Inclusive Leadership
In this powerful episode, Xavier Reed and Dr. Sharon Porter engage in a candid and thought-provoking conversation on anti-racist and inclusive leadership in education. Joined by NAESP President Kevin ...Show More
10) Equity in Action: Transforming Education Through DEI
Join the Center for Diversity Leadership fellows for a powerful conversation with Dr. Trudi Lebron, DEI expert and author, as we explore the transformative impact of equity-centered practices on schoo...Show More