Did I make the right decision?

Imagine the first day, week, month, or year as a new principal. After all is said and done, how will you know if you made the right decision to step into this new and very important role?

How best to stay current?

All principals, especially new principals, stay very busy with all the responsibilities and tasks that must be attended to every day. In addition to meeting the demands of the job, what is the most effective way for a principal to remain current regarding best practices and research in curriculum and instruction?