Educational Leadership in Action A Casebook for Aspiring Educational Leaders [Hardcover]

Educational Leadership in Actionprovides 24 complex, real-life, accessible cases to provoke and stimulate conversation around practical problems that confront educational leaders today. Written by a diverse group of educators, these cases cover a wide range of topics, including: teacher evaluations, educational reforms, contract negotiations, school safety, cultural differences, undocumented students, and social media. To foster additional meaningful discussion and debate, this resource includes responses to each of the cases, written by a range of experts. The organization and unique approach of Educational Leadership in Actionallows for flexible use in courses for aspiring leaders to supplement core readings, reinforce central concepts, exemplify theory, and provide grounded examples to encourage learning. This essential compendium of cases and responses prepares future leaders to frame problems, identify solutions, and develop strategies to meet the multiple challenges and competing demands in rapidly changing education contexts.

Preface

Acknowledgements

Case Analysis Framework

Matrix

PART I: Case Studies

Case 1: Expecting the Best

Laurie Barron

Case 2: Transformational Leadership

Wendy Jordan

Case 3: Last In, First Out

John Deasy

Case 4: The Safe Environment

Joe Nelson

Case 5: Wearing Two Hats

Ron Smith

Case 6: A Nightmare Scenario

Janet Robinson

Case 7: Substitute Solutions

Danielle Eadens and Daniel Eadens

Case 8: The Censorship Crisis

Jackie Cornelius

Case 9: Monitoring Performance

Scott Taylor

Case 10: Digital Dilemmas

Mark Edwards

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