Principals are pushing for more continuous professional development as their roles expand beyond traditional management and discipline. In Tennessee, principal Jon Minton described how a state-sponsored regional “principal study council” gave him a framework for peer learning—then disappeared after funding ended, prompting him to develop a do-it-yourself alternative. Minton’s pivot led to a podcast, “Beyond the Bell,” where principal colleagues discuss common on-the-job challenges and the need for sustained learning. He argued that experienced principals often need even more support because the job keeps changing, citing responsibilities including leading instructional shifts, managing school finances, supporting teacher growth, and addressing chronic absenteeism. Learning Policy Institute principal research manager Marjorie Wechsler emphasized that districts have historically emphasized teacher PD more than principal PD, leaving many school leaders to piece together training opportunities themselves. The result is a growing gap in structured, ongoing leadership preparation.