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The Modern Principal Podcast

Welcome to The Modern Principal Podcast! We are Karen and Christy, two elementary principals reshaping education. We discuss practical strategies for doing the job while reforming the system.

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Welcoming a New Principal

Welcoming a New Principal

With 1 in 5 principals quitting each year, and 4 out of 5 saying they experience frequently experience job stress, it's ... Read more

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Principal 90-Day Entry Plan

Principal 90-Day Entry Plan

Have you been asked to submit a 90-day entry plan for your new principalship? Look no further! Karen and Christy break d... Read more

27 Jun 2022

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