Solidifying the principal pipeline and retaining administrators has become a critical concern. Initial results from the Utah Principal Burnout Survey, administered in 2023, revealed five significant themes related to principal job satisfaction.
Utah principals are more likely than not to be satisfied with their jobs.
Utah principals feel a sense of accomplishment but are exhausted.
Utah principals feel their workload is overwhelming but find strong overlap in their values and the values of their schools.
Relationships matter. Time spent working directly with students and staff contribute most to principal satisfaction.
Utah principals say a lack of support and negative adult behaviors would contribute to them leaving their current role.
Interested in the details? Learn more by reading the whole report: https://schools.utah.gov/ulead/repository/reports
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