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Seventy percent of candidates have failed a more rigorous principal eligibility process adopted last year in a move to upgrade the quality of school leadership throughout the district.

In comparison, more than half of candidates passed the old screening process on the first try.

The low pass rate raises a red flag for the district, which will need a steady stream of new principals to replace retirees, as well as the substantial number of principals who don’t plan to stay on the job long-term.