Preceptors, head teachers, and principal teachers: school leadership through the late 19th century -- The making of the principal's office: 1890-1940 -- Outside the principal's office: principals, democratic leadership, and community change -- Cracks in the system: school leadership, 1945-1980 -- Bearing the burden: the school principal and civil rights -- Instructional leaders in high stakes schools -- Conclusion: In the principal's office.
