Praise for ADVICE FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK "Dr. Franklin's approach to leadership is insightful, realistic, and empowering. Each chapter is grounded in data and strategies that will help all leaders feel connected to a network of principals and avoid feeling isolated from this challenging profession. A must-read for all school leaders." -- Meredith Matson, Director of Social Studies, Herricks School District, and author of Educating with Passion and Purpose "Nearly 100 percent of educational leaders, like me, are on their journey alone, trying to manifest their careers one day at a time. There are many books on leadership theory for educators. There are many educational autobiographies by educational leaders. David Franklin has produced something I've yet to see: An actual how-to guide for the aspiring educational leader (and experienced leader) that gives specific techniques and plans to be the school administrator we have in our mind's eye.

" --Jon Corippo, co-creator and co-author of The EduProtocol Field Guide book series A consistently incisive and practical guide to leading in a school environment In Advice from the Principal's Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership , award-winning former principal, school administrator, and education professor David Franklin delivers a singularly insightful and fresh take on the tools and strategies K-12 administrators and aspiring principals need to succeed in their roles. In the book, you'll explore five critical areas that school leaders cannot neglect, examine how leaders should prioritize their limited time, and how they can best support students and other stakeholders. You'll discover how to increase attendance and parental involvement in student affairs, minimize suspensions, navigate budget cuts, coach and retain teachers and staff, use technology to support your work, and effectively respond to increasingly frequent demands from parents, teachers' unions, and governing bodies.