2025 – 2026 Editorial Calendar*
Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping school leaders do their jobs more effectively and efficiently by providing an array of content focused on curriculum and instruction, social and emotional learning, community engagement, and leadership development.
*Editorial Calendar is tentative and subject to change.
September
Theme: Navigating Transitions
The only constant is change, and school leaders must adapt to change especially at the start of a new school year. Just as important, they must help students adapt, too.
Ad Space date: July 3, 2025
Materials deadline: July 8, 2025
Ships: August 2025
October
Theme: Leading With Kindness
“Work hard and be nice,” is the legacy an APOY finalist wants to leave at his school. In honor of National Principals Month, we’ll elevate how our members lead with kindness.
Ad Space date: August 6, 2025
Materials deadline: August 8, 2025
Ships: September 2025
November
Theme: Classroom Observation and Feedback
Instructional leadership is among our members’ most important professional responsibilities. Articles will offer insights into effective ways to observe classrooms, evaluate teaching and learning, and offer feedback.
Ad Space date: September 3, 2025
Materials deadline: September 5, 2025
Ships: October 2025
December
Theme: Nurturing Strong Family-School Partnerships
The perennial message that it always, always takes a village to educate a child.
Ad Space date: October 6, 2025
Materials deadline: October 8, 2025
Ships: November 2025
January
Theme: Recruitment, Retention, and Creative Staffing
What are our members doing to strengthen the pipeline and how are they navigating educator and staff shortages?
Ad Space date: October 31, 2025
Materials deadline: November 4, 2025
Ships: December 2025
February
Theme: Workplace Preparation, College and Career Connections
How school leaders can ensure students are ready for postsecondary education and the world of work, and why middle school isn’t too early for these connections.
Ad Space date: November 21, 2025
Materials deadline: November 25, 2025
Ships: January 2026
March
Theme: Personal and Professional Balance
How do our members make time for family life? How do they lead when their own kids are students in their schools? How do they manage everything when their partner is also a principal or AP at another school?
Ad Space date: December 22, 2025
Materials deadline: December 24, 2025
Ships: February 2026
April
Theme: The Student Voice Issue
Ad Space date: February 2, 2026
Materials deadline: February 4, 2026
Ships: March 2026
May
Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month
Ad Space date: March 9, 2026
Materials deadline: March 11, 2026
Ships: April 2026
In every issue of Principal Leadership:
- Role Call, Student Centered, Advocacy Agenda, Viewpoint, Fit to Lead, Syllabus, Legal Matters, and Monthly Celebrations