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An administrative credential allows an individual to develop instructional programs, evaluate personnel, decide discipline for students and school employees, and manage budgets. As with teachers, administrators first receive a preliminary administrative credential, followed within five years by a full or clear credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Coronavirus
December 1, 2022

Political rancor has had chilling effect on public education, survey finds

Political divide in country has meant less classroom instruction on race and racism, more harassment of LGBTQ youth, according to nationwide survey of principals.

Diana Lambert
Administrators
November 22, 2022

California's only winner of national award for principals talks school culture, enrichment

Miguel Marco, principal of Helen Wittmann Elementary in Cerritos, earned the U.S. Department of Education's Terrel H. Bell Award.

John Fensterwald
Discipline
August 19, 2022

Hope, relief and lessons learned: Teachers anticipate a smoother school year 

EdSource roundtable put a spotlight on teachers' challenges and expectations for the year.

Carolyn Jones
Teacher Voices
April 24, 2022

Old-school discipline doesn't work any more – and shouldn't

Schools that continue to dole out punishment for minor “infractions” end up producing the very thing they wanted to attack: more bad behavior.

Martin Blythe
Commentary
February 4, 2022

Teachers and principals shouldn't have to do it all alone

By partnering with external organizations to provide coaching and mentoring for their educators, schools can help teachers and principals more effectively address the needs of their students and communities.

Deborah Smolover and Atyani Howard
Administrators
February 1, 2022

Frustrating, exhausting but worth it: School principals tell what their jobs are like now

An EdSource roundtable brought together diverse principals to discuss Covid, staff shortages and mental health — students', teachers' and their own.

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
January 28, 2022

Strong school leaders will be essential in next phase of pandemic

As factors inside and outside the school walls have become more chaotic, it is now more challenging than ever for leaders to create and maintain a supportive environment.

Chris Minnich
Coronavirus
October 15, 2021

Could new Covid testing and vaccine mandates make school staffing shortages in California worse?

School superintendents, already dealing with severe staff shortages, are concerned that testing and vaccine mandates could make matters worse.

Diana Lambert
Administrators
April 22, 2021

Why Los Angeles superintendent will step down after managing through pandemic

Superintendent Austin Beutner says pandemic played a role in his departure.

Louis Freedberg
Distance Learning
August 11, 2020

Some California districts, teachers struggle to agree on distance learning

The Legislature set minimum hours but left it to districts and unions to define instruction, engagement and set the length of a school day.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
April 20, 2020

Teachers are the foundation for superintendent success

Classroom teachers are the key difference makers throughout this emergency and will remain so once it is over, former superintendent says.

Carl Cohn
Administrators
April 9, 2020

In rare display of leadership continuity, Long Beach Unified turns to another insider to fill district’s top post

One of California's largest districts, with over 73,000 students, has appointed deputy superintendent Jill Baker as its new superintendent.

Louis Freedberg
Administrators
December 19, 2019

Chris Steinhauser to retire after 18 years leading Long Beach Unified

He is one of the longest-serving urban superintendents, praised for his collaborative style and his role in improving student achievement.

John Fensterwald
Administrators
November 19, 2019

Supporters urge board to keep East Bay superintendent despite budget crisis

West Contra Costa Unified school board agrees to keep superintendent at the helm while searching for ways to bridge $48 million budget gap.

Theresa Harrington
Administrators
November 15, 2019

East Bay board may consider firing superintendent amid fiscal crisis

A $48 million budget deficit is threatening the job of Superintendent Matthew Duffy. A special school board meeting on Friday is expected to focus on possible termination of his contract.

Theresa Harrington