Episode 5: Leadership Preparation with Dr. Marjorie Wechsler

Episode 5: Leadership Preparation with Dr. Marjorie Wechsler
In this episode of In the Lead with UCEA, Executive Director Dr. Mónica Byrne-Jiménez talks with Dr. Marjorie Wechsler, the Principal Research Manager at the Learning Policy Institute, about the report she was co-author on, ‘Developing Effective Principals: What Kind of Learning Matters?,’ and the importance of high-quality learning for principal preparation and professional development.
With over 30 years of experience in policy research, Marjorie details the genesis and key findings of a report sponsored by the Wallace Foundation that explores features of effective principal preparation, access to learning opportunities, and the role of policy at the state and local levels. Marjorie emphasizes the importance of applied learning, mentorship, and district partnerships in shaping competent school leaders who can drive student success.
In the Lead with UCEA is produced by University FM via a grant from The Wallace Foundation.