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Spirit is the essence of character—of what it means to be human. Finding hope in the power of collaboration underpinned by ‘spirit work’-- the care and love of students as learners-- Fullan & Edwards capture how some school districts are creating a deep learning environment for all. COVID-19, racial inequity, polarizing politics, mass misinformation, and myriad other challenges have made the future of education seem bleaker than ever. Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration speaks directly to leaders′ hearts and advocates for the development of two qualities that will bring back hope for the future of education: "spirit work" and the science of collaboration. Spirit work centers...
Serving as a Lead Learner: Powerful Reflections by America's Superintendents explores leadership in education, offering genuine insights from superintendents across the nation. At a time when school districts face historic turnover, this book lifts the voices of those who have navigated immense challenges and change. Drawing inspiration from more than 150 conversations on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, this book highlights the risks leaders take, the lessons they learn, and the strength they find in imperfection. Each chapter delves into key areas of educational leadership, from strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to navigating crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. By weaving together research, leadership theory, and real-world experiences, Serving as a Lead Learner provides a framework for human-centered school transformation. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with purpose, navigate complexity, and embrace imperfection as a powerful asset in education.
The key element that sets the incredibly effective leader apart from everyone else is their commitment to never settle for less than the very best. This internal drive is what fuels the grind and what allows for the seemingly impossible to be done. This drive indicates one thing. It is a daily symbol of the leader’s firm recognition that they are unfinished. It is the personification of never being satisfied. It is the commitment to drain every last ounce of talent from our bodies while we have an opportunity to serve. In The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth and Development, PJ, Nick, and Mike leverage decades of school and school system leadership and national a...
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Dr. Luvelle Brown has shifted the hearts and minds of our community to accept new ideas in public education through his inspirational leadership. He is a visionary leader who effects positive change in our children's lives. He possesses all the essential leadership gifts and readily displays them in this thought-provoking work. A Culture of Love speaks to the leadership gift of empowerment-enabling others to feel the difference. And, it profoundly speaks to the gift of love- care and compassion lending to a sense of significance, finding meaning in contribution.
Our nation is rocked by ideological divisions threatening both the work of educators and the core of our democracy. Individuals and groups are attacking public education and implementing policies antithetical to education in a democratic society. They seek to impose their own beliefs upon students and educational institutions by censoring materials, ideas, and practices they find objectionable. They promote intolerance through exclusionary and discriminatory policies and practices concerning persons of different racial, ethnic, religious, national origin, gender, or political identities. They advocate abandoning discussion of culture and identity—despite their importance to student success...