Equity, from the Boardroom to the Classroom discusses the need for
districts to become Professional Learning Organizations (PLOs)
which links the board's role to Professional Learning Communities.
In order to promote equity, it is vital that school boards build a
culture in which all stakeholders contribute individually and
collectively to accomplish district objectives. To foster a
collaborative culture, boards must display "thermostat leadership"
as opposed to "thermometer leadership." "Thermostat leadership" is
practiced when the board is actively involved in setting,
maintaining, or adjusting district culture in order to ensure
alignment with district priorities which PLOs promote.
Comparatively, "thermometer leadership" is used when a board
governs by a laissez-faire approach and seeks to mandate a specific
culture without becomingly actively involved. The latter approach
enable boards to be misinformed about its strategic initiatives.
Research is clear: No school reform aimed at improving student
learning will be successful without strong leadership and support
from the school board. PLOs are a must for districts that desire to
build a positive culture and seek to increase student achievement
by way of a systemic process grounded in collaboration. Without
leadership, support, and collaboration led by the school board, it
is doubtful that any school reform will be successful regardless of
how effective the reform may appear to be.
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