The Campus Comeback

You just took over the hardest job in education.

This workbook is your survival guide. You’re about to lead a struggling school through a
comeback, and this won’t be easy. But it is possible.
 
I wrote this because I’ve been where you are. I walked into a struggling school and there was no roadmap. There was no playbook. Just pressure, urgency, and a whole lot of eyes watching to see if I could do it. This workbook is what I wish someone had handed me then. It’s not theory—it’s field-tested. I designed it to teach you a little, make you think a lot, and push you into action. Taking thoughtful action is the only way a turnaround can happen.
 
If the title The Campus Comeback doesn’t fully resonate with you yet, maybe these will:
 
• The School Rescue Playbook
• The Principal’s Turnaround Manual
• From Chaos to Clarity
 
Pick the one that helps you feel the weight and the opportunity of what’s ahead.
 
You’re getting paid to make decisions and solve problems others can’t—or won’t. The best
principals I know don’t have all the answers. But they ask better questions, move more quickly, and own their outcomes.

Let’s get started!