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Michelle D. Young

Professor, executive director of the University Council for Educational Administration, University of Virginia

Michelle D. Young, Ph.D., is the executive director of the University Council for Educational Administration and a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Virginia. UCEA is an international consortium of research institutions with master and doctoral level programs in educational leadership and administration.

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Want better Texas schools? Improve training for principals

Principals are central to ensuring high-quality instruction in every classroom; safe and supportive school culture and climate; hiring, developing and retaining strong teachers; and engaging teachers in collaborative problem solving for continuous improvement in student learning outcomes. To get better education results, Texas needs better-prepared school principals.