Reader Educ. Leadership 2e - (Jossey-Bass Teacher) 2nd Edition by Jossey-Bass Publishers (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This expanded and thoroughly updated edition of the popular anthology assembles the best book excerpts, articles, and reports that define and drive the field of educational leadership today. Filled with critical insights from respected authors, education researchers, and expert practitioners, this comprehensive volume features twenty-six chapters in six primary areas of interest: Principles of Leadership, Moral Leadership, Culture and Change, Standards and Systems, Diversity and Leadership, and the Future of Leadership.

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FROM THE LEADING MINDS IN EDUCATION AND BEYOND

This expanded and thoroughly updated edition of the popular anthology assembles the best book excerpts, articles, and reports that define and drive the field of educational leadership today. Filled with critical insights from respected authors, education researchers, and expert practitioners, this comprehensive volume features twenty-six chapters in six primary areas of interest: Principles of Leadership, Moral Leadership, Culture and Change, Standards and Systems, Diversity and Leadership, and the Future of Leadership.

This revised edition includes:

• Fifteen new chapters
• New Introduction by Michael Fullan
• Information for both aspiring and veteran leaders

In addition, it contains timeless pieces from Peter Senge, John Gardner, and Tom Sergiovanni as well as recent contributions from education and leadership experts such as Michael Fullan, Jim Collins, Roland Barth, Phillip Schlechty, Ann Lieberman, Lee Bolman, and Terrence Deal. Many essays reflect the changes in leadership priorities wrought by the No Child Left Behind Act, the events of 9/11, and the growing recognition of the diversity of cultures and learning styles in the schools. From the scholar to the practitioner, readers will find that this second edition of The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership is a powerhouse of valuable information.

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Jossey-Bass is a leading educational publisher. Their books have been cited for excellence by the American Educaional Research Association, the National School Boards Association, and the American Educational Studies Association. The Jossey-Bass Education Series Readers offer both the student and practitioner collections of vital information on various topics in education.