With connections and consistent messaging in mind, principals have a unique power to shape their school’s culture. Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell, an expert in education leadership and management, has articulated six areas of focus for principals — guidelines that can support you as you try to sustain, or change, the culture in your building.  

In this article, you’re going to discover:

• What it means to have a positive school culture

• How school leaders are involved in creating school culture

• 11 practical ways you can develop a positive culture in your school

If schools want a strong collegial atmosphere, they need to foster it intentionally—both across the school and on smaller scales.  This article shares ideas for both school wide initiatives and smaller scale ideas.