North Carolina’s average pay for principals ranks 50th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia. The NC General Assembly is expected to focus more attention on principals including pay next session. We talk to the experts including the NC Principal of the Year.
Guests:
Melody Chalmers
2016 NC Principal of the Year, E.E. Smith High School, Fayetteville
Dana King
Principal, Millbrook High School, Raleigh
Dr. Frank Till
Superintendent, Cumberland County Schools
Dr. Shirley Prince
Executive Director, NC Principals and Assistant Principals Association (NC PAPA)
RESOURCES
EdLines
Trump and school choice
https://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-education/2016/11/hoosier-policies-head-to-washington-217478
NC school funding model scrutinized
https://www.wral.com/study-nc-school-funding-formula-lacks-transparency-favors-wealthier-counties/16243913/
https://www.ednc.org/2016/11/17/method-allocating-state-funds-school-districts-change/
Early childhood education benefits
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/11/17/502299963/a-lesson-for-preschools-when-its-done-right-the-benefits-last
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article115325223.html
He’s Super!
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article115491588.html
Interview Segments
NC teacher survey: Principals are key to job satisfaction
https://www.wral.com/nc-teacher-working-conditions-survey-results-released/15745029/
What does a principal in the US make?
https://www.sokanu.com/careers/principal/salary/
Leadership Spotlight
Muriel Summers named Wake County 2016 Principal of the Year
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article106303037.html
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