Be the Driving Force
eBook - ePub

Be the Driving Force

Leading Your School on the Road to Equity (Principals either drive school equity or tap the brakes on it. Which kind of leader are you?)

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Be the Driving Force

Leading Your School on the Road to Equity (Principals either drive school equity or tap the brakes on it. Which kind of leader are you?)

About this book

<p>School equity demands a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between school leadership and the complex social, economic, and political contexts that shape the education system. Maintain your motivation and focus to do this important work.This essential leadership guide offers research-based strategies, action steps, and reflection questions to help leaders become the driving force for schoolwide equitable practices.</p>

<br><b>This book will help K–12 school principals:</b>

<ul>

<li>Understand the impact leadership has on equity in schools</li>

<li>Integrate effective school leadership research into everyday practice</li>

<li>Build trust and respect with students, staff, and community through effective communication

<li>Lead with strength and integrity</li> 

<li>Collaborate effectively with teachers to establish an inclusive and equitable environment</li>

<li>Explore discussion questions, surveys, and action steps to internalize the content and encourage follow-through</li>

<li>Discover various leadership styles and how to select the one appropriate for them and their schools</li></ul>

<br><b>Contents:</b>

<br>Chapter 1: Building Self-Confidence as the Key

<br>Chapter 2: Embracing the Principal as the Engine

<br>Chapter 3: Creating the Vision to Desired Destinations

<br>Chapter 4: Adjusting the School Climate

<br>Chapter 5: Growing Equity From Integrity

<br>Chapter 6: Revising School Policies and Procedures

<br>Chapter 7: Managing Effective Communication

<br>Chapter 8: Implementing Culturally Responsive Practices

<br>Chapter 9: Charging Your Battery Through Self-Care

<br>Chapter 10: Maximizing Equity With Leadership Styles

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Information

Publisher
Solution Tree Press
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9781954631496
eBook ISBN
9781954631502
Edition
1
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Leadership in Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Table of Contents
  6. About the Author
  7. Foreword
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: Building Self-Confidence as the Key
  10. Chapter 2: Embracing the Principal as the Engine
  11. Chapter 3: Maximizing Equity Through Leadership Styles
  12. Chapter 4: Creating the Vision to Desired Destinations,
  13. Chapter 5: Adjusting the School Climate
  14. Chapter 6: Growing Equity from Integrity
  15. Chapter 7: Revising School Policies and Procedures
  16. Chapter 8: Managing Effective Communication
  17. Chapter 9: Implementing Culturally Responsive Practices
  18. Chapter 10: Charging Your Battery Through Self-Care
  19. Epilogue
  20. References and Resources
  21. Index