In Reversal, Schools Doing Well Can Keep Unspent Funds

Individual principals will be allowed to roll over money saved from the year before if their schools perform well on progress reports.

U.S. Plan to Replace Principals Hits Snag: Who Will Step In?

Principals of many failing schools, once expected to be removed as part of a national effort, stay because there are not enough qualified people to take over.

U.S. Plan to Replace Principals Hits Snag: Who Will Step In?

Principals of many failing schools, once expected to be removed as part of a national effort, stay because there are not enough qualified people to take over.

New Inquiry Topples a Principal in Trouble

The head of Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science and Engineering was removed after an investigation found he had had an inappropriate financial relationship with a school employee.

On New York School Tests, Warning Signs Ignored

The fast rise and fall of students’ passing rates came after evidence of flaws that stretched back more than 10 years.

Cheating Scandal Haunts Atlanta School Superintendent

Beverly L.

On Education: A Popular Principal, Wounded by Good Intentions

At Wheeler Elementary in Burlington, Vt., a highly regarded principal has been removed so the district can qualify for millions in stimulus dollars.

About New York: How a Fund-Raising Reward Led to a School Tragedy

Private fund-raising in public schools is a complex issue, and is part of the chain of events that led to a girl’s death.

Drowning Leaves Tensions at Columbia Secondary School

After a teacher was fired and administrators were disciplined at Columbia Secondary School, some staff members are unhappy.

The Principal’s Office

Students call Middle School 391 a “Lean on Me” school, but instead of a principal with a bullhorn, they got one who deploys white office curtains and even irons their shirts.

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