Political Contexts Of Educational Leadership

Co-published with UCEA, this exciting new textbook is the first to tackle the ISLLC Standard #6-the political context of education. This unique volume helps aspiring school leaders understand the dynamics of educational policy in multiple arenas at the local, state, and federal levels. Leaders are responsible for promoting the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts in which education and learning reside. By presenting problem-posing cases, theoretical grounding, relevant research, and implications for practice, this book provides aspiring leaders with the background, learning experiences, and analytical tools to successfully promote student success in their contexts. Special features: Case studies - provide an authentic illustration of the political dynamics that emanate from individual, social, economic, and cultural issues surrounding all schools. Suggested activities - further aspiring school leaders' understanding of political issues through experiences Companion website - includes shared resources relevant to all ISLLC standards, along with particular activities for ISLLC Standard #6
Review:
A timely book that captures today's turbulent political environment surrounding education. Future school leaders committed to helping all P-12 students become successful must be effective political actors. This volume provides specific guidance on managing the multifaceted political dimensions of school leadership today. --James Cibulka, President, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation This is a well-conceived book that clearly explicates leadership practice to the ISLLC standards, as well as describes the political realities confronting public school leaders. The editor and chapter authors have done a fine job. This book should become standard fare in leadership preparation programs. --Catherine A. Lugg, Professor of Education, Rutgers University