“Principal for a Day" Programs Provide Lasting Benefits

“Principal for a Day" Programs Provide Lasting Benefits - 'Numerous school districts use the “Principal for a Day" experience to connect with businesses and community leaders for a few hours once a year. But many of those experiences turn into lasting partnerships that strengthen the school community and benefit students. Included: Tips for starting a PFAD program, plus activities to fill up the day. “Principal for a Day" has been an annual event in the schools of Grand Island, Nebraska, for a handful of years. Recently, more than a dozen community members -- from pastors to police officers -- shared an opportunity to shadow one of the district’s educational leaders as their school’s “principal for a day."'