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Principals’ efforts found key to fixing ailing schools

No sign replacing half of staff helps

By James Vaznis

 |  Globe Staff  

  April 30, 2012

Underperforming schools in Mass. that have achieved the largest gains on standardized tests share many characteristics, most critically a results-oriented principals who can galvanize teachers to pursue change and can foster a respectful school climate, according to an independent report commissioned by the state. But the report was inconclusive on the effectiveness of a headline-grabbing strategy that has stirred emotions in Boston, Springfield, and elsewhere: Replacing at least half the teachers at underperforming schools.

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