Effective school-level leaders impact student achievement. McREL’s analysis of research found that effective leadership is not about leader personality or style; rather, it’s about a set of 21 specific actions and behaviors that are significantly associated with higher levels of student achievement.
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Principals, superintendents, and other school leaders can have a bigger impact on student learning outcomes when they enact 21 specific actions and behaviors that are significantly associated with higher levels of student achievement.
Balanced leadership for student learning: An overview. McREL International (2023).
