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Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, and presenter. He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, a Master’s Degree in Education Technology from National University, and holds a B.A. in Music from the University of California, San Diego.

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May 24, 2017 · The Principal’s Desk has a membership of 235,000 educators around the world in 180 countries and is one of the leading sites for information on educational leadership, technology, innovation, curriculum, assessment, and research.

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Feb 18, 2025 · The principal's leadership is vital for a school's success. Candidates should emphasize their vision for student achievement, strong decision-making, commitment to teacher support, community engagement, and resource management during interviews.

Feb 14, 2019 · These six principles remind me to put relationships first. Principle One. Show students respect. No one in the school is invisible. This includes students, teachers, staff, aides, parents and facilities staff. Respect goes a long way in developing relationships which can help later when you may need to have a courageous conversation with someone.