r/Principals is a subreddit with 8k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses school, principal, teacher, classroom, and admin, and they frequently recommend/review study materials and lights.
This is a subreddit for principals, educational administrators, and educational leaders in addition to anyone with questions or interests about educational leadership.
Popular Themes in r/Principals
#1
Advice Requests
: "Principals, Teachers, whoever. In dire need of advice."
8 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Second year teacher. Very stressed out. Feel like teaching isn’t for me"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Principals
#1
School
17 posts
#2
Principal
7 posts
#3
Teacher
7 posts
#4
Classroom
6 posts
#5
Admin
5 posts
#6
Struggling
4 posts
#7
Student
4 posts
#8
Job
2 posts
#9
District
2 posts
#10
Data
1 post
Products Discussed in r/Principals
Study Materials
2 reviews
#1
Evo Prep
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Lights
1 review
#1
GigBar
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Principals
#1
Ask a Principal
: "Curious for principals who have less than 5 years of experience, who didn't teach in the classroom for a super long time. What is it like giving teachers with 20+ years of experience feedback? How do you approach that? Do you recognize they probably know more than you? How do they respond?"
43 posts
#2
Advice and Brainstorming
: "How to Work with Aloof or Dismissive Staff Attitudes"
11 posts
#3
Venting and Reflection
: "Why Does Administration Care So Much About Lesson Plans?"
9 posts
#4
Becoming a Principal
: "Why be bossed, when you can be the boss? Should I become principal?"
5 posts
#5
News and Research
: "Study: How large urban districts develop effective principal pipelines"
4 posts
#6
Success and Showcasing
: "Vote for Wish School in Hartford and their attendance video!!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Principals
Yearly
+3k members(55.5%)
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Last updated: November 10, 2026