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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is a very difficult question when to say this can never work. [/quote]

I don't believe its difficult at all once one realizes that it is irrelevant whether you or any other parent(s) 'like' the Principal.

What is relevant is if the best 'core' teachers in the school like the Principal.  Those are the folks who interact with your child every day.  They are the ones who will be committed to giving your child the support they need and a good education.  A bad Principal creates an environment in which the best teachers will leave (or withdraw).  A good Principal creates an environment in which the best teachers are encouraged and supported, and capable new teachers are attracted because of the environment the Principal fosters.

The minimum I expect of a Principal is to support the good teachers, recruit others of the same quality, run interference with downtown, and promote parental involvement while guarding against the control-freaks.

If the Prinicipal is also an inspiring leader, all the better and those will be the exceptional schools.

Like Deal under Ms. Kim's leadership (who was opposed by a very vocal clique of parents in the first year or so after she got there), or Mr. Pope at Hardy who was so badly treated by Ms. Rhee.  Both have/had or gained the overwhelming support of their capable and well-regarded teaching staff.

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