There are a lot of factors that influence whether teachers stay or leave a school. Some are big and structural. Some are outside of a principal’s direct control.
But not all of them.
In the middle of everything you’re navigating right now, it can be easy to lose sight of where you do have influence. Not in a theoretical way, but in the day-to-day experience of your teachers.
➡️ Think about your current challenge.
What is one part of it that is actually within your control as a leader right now?
Not what you wish you could change. Not what requires district-level decisions.
What is one thing you could shift, adjust, or act on within your current role?
Reply in the comments and name it.
Getting clear on what’s within your control is often where meaningful change starts.
