This empirical qualitative study of 62 new principals was conducted over several years to determine what challenges they face, how the principalship compares with their expectations, and what their long-term career aspirations are. The findings indicate that the challenges experienced by new principals pertain to instructional leadership;…

Argues that if interagency collaboration is to be more than a buzzword, school leaders must work to build shared commitment to the school's vision through sustained and collective discussion. Strategic planning and collaborative visioning are highlighted as ways to approach shared commitment. Examples of newly-formed collaboratives are presented.…