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The second of a new book series on The Soul of Educational
Leadership, this concise volume offers key ideas and strategies for
reframing leadership practice. With contributions from top
leadership figures such as Thomas Sergiovanni and Dennis Sparks,
among others, this book combines research, day-to-day school
leadership practice, and reflective exercises.
Develop a leadership style that inspires an entire school community
to achieve high goals In this second volume of The Soul of
Educational Leadership series, editors Paul D. Houston, Alan M.
Blankstein, and Robert W. Cole offer creative perspectives on the
challenges of reframing leadership practice. Presenting key
strategies from leadership experts such as Thomas Sergiovanni and
Dennis Sparks, this compact resource combines research, reflective
exercises, and day-to-day school leadership procedures for
motivating students and providing meaningful cultural change in
school communities. An ideal handbook for principals, assistant
principals, superintendents, and district administrators, this
copublication with AASA and the HOPE Foundation discusses: *
Developing high-quality leadership * Inspiring transformative
leadership * Embracing leadership alternatives * Evaluating current
school reform practices * Meeting the challenges in leadership
roles Out-of-the-Box Leadership is the perfect guide to help
administrators rethink, reshape, and strengthen their leadership
styles and provide confident, focused direction that will help
build real success for students and all members of the school
community.
Because schools are the heart and soul of a community, educational
leaders have a responsibility to bring the community into the
school, as well as to make the school a part of the surrounding
community. This volume in the Soul of Educational Leadership series
goes beyond administrative skills to examine educators' pivotal
role of leading family and community involvement in school success.
With articles written by leading authorities and practitioners in
the field, this resource discusses how school leaders can build
successful family and community partnerships that flourish even in
trying circumstances and over time. Readers will find: -
Contributions from Alan M. Blankstein, Pedro A. Noguera, Mavis G.
Sanders, Paul D. Houston, Edward H. Moore, and others - Inspiring
and unique perspectives on the interplay of family and community in
school success - Ideas for engaging families as partners
Designed to promote reflection, discussion, and action among the
entire learning community, Educating Everybody's Children
encapsulates what research has revealed about successfully
addressing the needs of students from economically, ethnically,
culturally, and linguistically diverse groups and identifies a wide
range of effective principles and instructional strategies.
Although good teaching works well with all students, educators must
develop an extensive repertoire of instructional tools to meet the
varying needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Those tools and
the knowledge base behind them are the foundation of this expanded
and revised second edition of Educating Everybody's Children. Each
strategy discussed in the book includes classroom examples and a
list of the research studies that support it. The most important
thing we have learned as a result of the education reform movement
is that student achievement stands or falls on the motivation and
skills of teachers. We must ensure that all teachers are capable of
delivering a standards??????based curriculum that describes what
students should know and be able to do, and that these standards
are delivered by means of a rich and engaging "pedagogy of plenty."
By these two acts we can ensure that all schools will be ready and
able to educate everybody's children.
Always at the heart of educators' perennial struggle are the young
people who matter so deeply to the entire school community. The
Soul of Educational Leadership series enlists the thinking of those
who set the tone for the discussion. Edited by Alan M. Blankstein,
Paul D. Houston, and Robert W. Cole, this seventh volume in the
series offers key concepts and strategies for data-enhanced
decision making in school leadership practice. With contributions
from Jesse Rodriguez, Lorna M. Earl, Steven Katz, Eileen Depka, Kay
Burke, and other experts, Data-Enhanced Leadership combines
research, practice, and innovative thinking into a single compact
volume of essential reading for all educational leaders.
This fifth volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series
offers revolutionary concepts and relevant strategies for
sustaining effective school leadership in today's changing schools.
With stimulating contributions from Michael Fullan, Andy
Hargreaves, Dean Fink, Alma Harris, Ivor Goodson, and other
educational leaders in the field, this book combines research,
practice, and innovative thinking in a powerful reference for busy
administrators.
A central role of any educational leader is that of an accomplished
communicator-one who can relate to diverse communities, promote
cooperative interaction, and unify stakeholders around the larger
cause of quality education for every student. This sixth volume in
the Soul of Educational Leadership series provides innovative ideas
on diplomacy and practical strategies for strengthening
communications skills. With contributions from top leadership
figures like Paul D. Houston, John R. Hoyle, Richard Bagin, and
Daniel H. Pink, this resource emphasizes the importance of clear
and purposeful communication in gaining support, avoiding
misunderstandings, and establishing productive communitywide
relationships. Individual chapters demonstrate how readers can: -
Create dynamic, effective districtwide communication systems -
Respond to district challenges and issues - Use electronic
communication tools effectively - Secure and increase funding for
their schools and districts - Increase avenues for informing the
public about issues that affect schools and students This
insightful book offers all school leaders a rich array of creative,
thoughtful communication approaches to empower their leadership and
inspire everyone who has a stake in preparing today's students for
tomorrow's challenges.
"This resource brings together an incredible blend of leading
educational thinkers. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and
wisdom will stimulate in leaders the 'deep work' of the heart,
mind, and soul essential for creating schools that continuously
improve teaching, learning, and relationships in ways that benefit
all members of the school community." -Dennis Sparks, Emeritus
Executive Director National Staff Development Council A concise
volume packed with research and innovative ideas from today's key
thinkers! Professional learning communities have become a
significant factor in improving instructional effectiveness and
student achievement. In the third volume of The Soul of Educational
Leadership series, educators and leaders will discover key concepts
and strategies for sustaining the critically important work of
these communities. Contributions from Shirley M. Hord, Maurice J.
Elias, Karen Seashore Louis, Andy Hargreaves, Stephanie A. Hirsh,
and other nationally known educators highlight: Leadership teams
and a collaborative culture The National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards Multiple approaches for supporting
social-emotional learning in schools Leadership, real-world
challenges, and moral choices A thought-provoking collection from
educational visionaries, Sustaining Professional Learning
Communities is essential reading for all school leaders committed
to strengthening learning environments.
"This resource brings together an incredible blend of leading
educational thinkers. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and
wisdom will stimulate in leaders the 'deep work' of the heart,
mind, and soul essential for creating schools that continuously
improve teaching, learning, and relationships in ways that benefit
all members of the school community." -Dennis Sparks, Emeritus
Executive Director National Staff Development Council A concise
volume packed with research and innovative ideas from today's key
thinkers! Professional learning communities have become a
significant factor in improving instructional effectiveness and
student achievement. In the third volume of The Soul of Educational
Leadership series, educators and leaders will discover key concepts
and strategies for sustaining the critically important work of
these communities. Contributions from Shirley M. Hord, Maurice J.
Elias, Karen Seashore Louis, Andy Hargreaves, Stephanie A. Hirsh,
and other nationally known educators highlight: Leadership teams
and a collaborative culture The National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards Multiple approaches for supporting
social-emotional learning in schools Leadership, real-world
challenges, and moral choices A thought-provoking collection from
educational visionaries, Sustaining Professional Learning
Communities is essential reading for all school leaders committed
to strengthening learning environments.
"A useful book for those who want to find balance in their lives
and add a dimension of spirituality to their leadership." -Kenneth
Killian, Assistant Professor Vanguard University of Southern
California "The information is approachable, nonthreatening, and
personal. The authors discuss their own past roles as educational
leaders, providing instant credibility." -Jennifer Baadsgaard,
Assistant Principal Roosevelt High School, San Antonio, TX
Revitalize your leadership and help shape a better future for the
students you serve! This fourth volume of The Soul of Educational
Leadership series offers key strategies for identifying the moral
and ethical dimensions of school leadership practice. With
thought-provoking contributions from top leadership figures like
Terrence E. Deal, Dawna Markova, and Scott Thompson, this
enlightening resource combines research with innovative ideas for
practice and emphasizes: Spirituality within a life-sustaining
context The role of spirituality in empowering leaders as agents
for transformative change A moral obligation to create safe and
supportive learning spaces for students Spirituality in Educational
Leadership helps educators align everyday practice with core values
in ways that will make a significant difference in their
professional and personal lives.
This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and
strategies for framing discussions about closing the equality gap
and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume
in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique
collection presents: o Pedro Noguera and Alan Blankstein on
essential questions and themes o Randall and Delores Lindsey on
culturally proficient equity audits o Antoinette Mitchell on the
knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schools o
Stephen Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learner
o Thomas Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. Bloom o Karen
Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and life o
Alan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around o Richard
Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovation
Pioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert
W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas
applicable to all schools, local authorities, and learning
communities, and include a complete index for browsing and easy
reference.
This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and
strategies for framing discussions about closing the equality gap
and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume
in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique
collection presents: o Pedro Noguera and Alan Blankstein on
essential questions and themes o Randall and Delores Lindsey on
culturally proficient equity audits o Antoinette Mitchell on the
knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schools o
Stephen Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learner
o Thomas Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. Bloom o Karen
Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and life o
Alan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around o Richard
Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovation
Pioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert
W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas
applicable to all schools, local authorities, and learning
communities, and include a complete index for browsing and easy
reference.
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