Effective Leadership Rubric
A rubric of examples of how low performing, effective, and high performing leaders exemplify these characteristics and responsibilities.
Seven Strong Claims About Successful School Leadership
The authors provide an overview of literature concerning school leadership and make seven claims about successful school leadership.
What Is a “Professional Learning Community”?
Richard DuFour argues that Professional Learning Communities have a lot of potential, but should focus on these principles to be effective…
Willing to be Disturbed
Margaret J. Wheatley argues that the chaotic, fluid, and dynamic world of the 21st century demands a fundamental adjustment in how people think. Instead of focusing on providing answers and solutions, she writes, we must be willing to ask questions, admit uncertainty, and listen more than we speak.
Moneyball (Breaking Biases)
Yale graduate Peter Brand uses statistical analysis to evaluate potential players for the Oakland Athletics. Because of his revolutionary way of thinking about baseball players, Brand sees the potential in players others have discounted. Questions What is the value of having people with diverse backgrounds working at the same problem? Where is your school in…
Good Seeds Grow in Strong Cultures
Jon Saphier and Matthew King assert that school improvement emerges from the strengthening of teachers’ skills, the systematic renovation of curriculum, the improvement of the organization, and the involvement of parents and citizens in responsible school-community partnerships, and that school culture is the foundation for each and can either strengthen or undermine these actions.