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A principal leaves his beloved school after an intense year

An exhausting and intense school year has raised fears that principal burnout will drive professionals from the field. David LaViscount, a New Orleans charter school principal, said he was prepared for the hard work of building a new school community, but dealing with the pandemic ultimately made it too hard for him to support his own family.