Transforming Education
eBook - ePub

Transforming Education

Building Foundations for Systemic Change and Empowered Communities

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eBook - ePub

Transforming Education

Building Foundations for Systemic Change and Empowered Communities

About this book

Transforming Education: Building Foundations for Systemic Change and Empowered Communities provides an engaging and pragmatic roadmap for transformational change in education systems. Written for school superintendents and board members, it unveils a five-step theory of action that enables lasting, systemic reforms. Dr. Shepherd intertwines theoretical knowledge with real-life case studies, guiding leaders through comprehensive strategic planning, engaging stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging resources, and implementing innovative policies. Central to the discourse is the idea of viewing school districts as dynamic ecosystems that can be shaped for optimal learning outcomes. By developing robust systemic architectures, the book empowers leaders to facilitate educational transformations that transcend the transactional changes often witnessed in school districts. This book is a transformative tool for those daring to reimagine the future of education.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Introduction: Transformation: An Aspiration, Moral Imperative, or a Goal?
  6. Chapter 1: Equitable Funding Structures
  7. Chapter 2: Quality Assurance and a Cadence of Accountability
  8. Chapter 3: Fostering Community-Wide Ownership of Learning
  9. Chapter 4: Courageous Leadership and Policymaking
  10. Chapter 5: Cultivate Public Will and Understanding for Transformation
  11. Chapter 6: Participatory Budgeting
  12. Chapter 7: Case Study: Victoria Independent School District
  13. Chapter 8: Final Thoughts for Superintendents
  14. Chapter 9: Final Thoughts for Board Members
  15. Bibliography
  16. Acknowledgments
  17. About the Author