Leading for Learning: Reflective Tools for School and District Leaders

摘要

A sense of urgency pervades public education these days as students struggle to meet the high standards set by their state and the nation. Teachers are pressed as never before to improve education quality and equity. Achievement gaps persist, and parents of students who attend low-performing schools increasingly seek an escape from public education. The call for strong leadership in education is unmistakable--leadership that brings about significant improvement in learning and narrowing of achievement gaps. Yet many school and district administrators report their time is consumed by matters unrelated to learning improvement. Even with enough time to focus, the task leaders face is complex, and it is not always clear what they should be doing to contribute to that goal.