This week, Ryan talks about principal professional development through its Missouri Leadership Development System for aspiring and veteran school leaders, to positively impact principal retention in the state. Sarah talks about an empowerment program that targets students who are falling behind on their academic credits through six week credit recovery courses and provide students with a community based approach to learning. Tune in!

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Articles: https://www.k12dive.com/news/staffed-up-missouri-principal-retention/646279/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/education/cool-schools-arvada-high-school/73-4f7cf589-6612-42db-95a8-763375c1c6d3

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse