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Changing the Principal Supervisor Role to Better Support Principals: Evidence from the Principal Supervisor Initiative

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  • Ellen B. Goldring
  • Melissa A. Clark
  • Mollie Rubin
  • Laura K. Rogers
  • Jason A. Grissom
  • Brian Gill
  • Tim Kautz
  • Moira McCullough
  • Michael Neel
  • Alyson Burnett

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In this report, researchers from Mathematica and Vanderbilt University describe the PSI experiences of districts, principal supervisors, and principals; the PSI’s effects on teachers’ perceptions of principals’ performance; and lessons learned from the initiative.

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  • Ellen B. Goldring & Melissa A. Clark & Mollie Rubin & Laura K. Rogers & Jason A. Grissom & Brian Gill & Tim Kautz & Moira McCullough & Michael Neel & Alyson Burnett, "undated". "Changing the Principal Supervisor Role to Better Support Principals: Evidence from the Principal Supervisor Initiative," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 29303291d5a945e1a772aa529, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:29303291d5a945e1a772aa5295931046
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