Paving the Way for Change: Visionary Leadership in Action at the Middle Level
This qualitative case study explored visionary leadership in action by focusing on the strategies that some middle school principals use before implementing schoolwide reforms. Findings indicate that visionary leadership in action involves an initial exploration of possible change areas; discussions and education regarding the issues involved; and support, commitment, and ownership.
By Kathleen M. Brown and Vincent A. Anfara, Jr.

Help! I'm the Principal, Now What?
Combining four personal qualities with four essential practices helps a principal transform a middle level school. (ML edition)
By Tanya Goosev

Leaders and Leadership in Middle Level Schools
An online survey of more than 1,400 middle level leaders (grades 5–9) was conducted as part of a national study. This article reports the findings; compares the results with previous studies conducted in 1965, 1980, and 1992; and discusses the implications and recommendations for recruiting, initial training, and continuing professional development of future middle level principals.
By Vicki N. Petzko, Donald C. Clark, Jerry W. Valentine, Donald G. Hackmann, John R. Nori, and Stephen E.

Leadership and Effectively Integrating Educational Technology: Ten Lessons for Principals and Other Educational Leaders
Effective integration of technology is about increasing student engagement and learning. And it’s not just about changing the way education happens. It’s also about changing the way we think about teaching and learning.

From the Field: Examples of Technology Implementation
There’s no question that technology and its continual advances has had a dramatic impact on schools. Things are changing so fast it’s hard to keep up with what’s available. Take a look at how a few principals from schools across the country are using technology to enhance learning.

Learning to Lead
Montgomery County (MD) Public Schools has been working for years to increase its middle level assistant principal pool with a comprehensive two-year training program. Here is one assistant principal’s testimony to its success. (ML edition)
By Cheryl A. Bunyan