In 2025, nearly half of school leaders reported being subjected to physical violence. Almost 54% experienced threats of violence.
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Principals’ jobs have always been stressful. But research suggests the role is becoming more difficult and increasingly unsustainable.
New research shows high levels of teacher anxiety and frustration over legal liability and paperwork for school trips. But there are ways to maintain this crucial part of the curriculum.
A new study reveals the extent of the COVID pandemic’s effect on headteachers, including high workloads, stress and exhaustion.
Rural school leaders must develop resilience in their pursuit for learners’ success.
A major survey of Australian school principals finds they are copping abuse from parents and students on top of huge workloads. Many experienced leaders say they might leave the profession.
Research shows that more children have handled household guns than their parents think.
Teachers use tougher language when describing the misbehavior of Black children, new research shows.
Could a 10-minute meeting between teachers and principals reduce teacher turnover? A researcher explores the possibilities.
School board elections are becoming increasingly fractious and political events, with candidates focused on one or two issues. An education policy scholar explains why that’s a worrisome trend.
A yearly survey on principals’ well-being that has been conducted since 2011 has found they continue to experience threats, bullying and harassment.
A six-province study of principals finds those who prioritize spending time boosting staff report high levels of effectiveness supporting inclusive schools.
No single group of people is responsible for this crisis, but we all have a part to play in improving working conditions for school leaders.
Researchers pay scant attention to women principals’ identities as leaders in relation to race, culture, ethnicity, religion, class, and sexuality.
Statistics on the number of principals receiving verbal threats of violence, being victims of bullying or physical violence have all seen an uptick in the past year.
As the new school year begins, here’s some advice for how parents and teachers can get off on the right foot.
School principals are experiencing increasing levels of violence and threats from students and parents. What needs to change?
An estimated 838 students per day receive corporal punishment across schools in 19 American states. Why does the practice continue?
Students of color are subjected to harsher disciplinary measures. Are schools doing enough to check this practice?
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