Leadership for Social Justice and Democracy in Our Schools (eBook)

Alan M. Blankstein, Paul D. Houston (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2011
208 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4522-3744-2 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;This indispensable volume provides a wealth of answers from the country's foremost educators and researchers."e;-Dennis Shirley, ProfessorBoston College Lynch School of Education, MAKeys to building socially just schools where achievement soarsResearch shows that students' sense of belonging in their school communities is critically linked to academic achievement. This ninth and final book in The Soul of Educational Leadership series offers practical strategies for promoting socially responsible school cultures that foster greater student engagement and democratic values.A joint publication with the American Association of School Administrators and the HOPE Foundation, with contributions from renowned educators Bonnie Davis, Linda Skrla, Randall Lindsey, and others, this book explores the key concepts of respect, equity, and character, and examines tough issues such as: Reflecting on our backgrounds and assumptionsModeling socially responsible behaviorTeaching students to discern injusticeEnacting a zero-tolerance policy toward bullyingStudents will shape tomorrow based on what they learn today. This compact guide equips educators to implement democratic practices, act in socially just ways, and impart democratic values to the citizens of the future.

Inhalt

Preface
About the Editors
About the Contributors
1. Respect - Bonnie M. Davis
2. Social Justice: Focusing on Assets to Overcome Barriers - Randall B. Lindsey, Delores B. Lindsey, and Raymond D. Terrell
3. Becoming an Equity-Oriented Change Agent - Linda Skrla, Kathryn Bell McKenzie, and James Joseph Scheurich
4. Are Women Prepared to Be School Superintendents? An Essay on the Myths and Misunderstandings - C. Cryss Brunner and Yong-Lyun Kim
5. Leading Schools of Character - Marvin W. Berkowitz
6. Teaching Social Responsibility - Sheldon H. Berman
7. Zero Indifference and Teachable Moments: School Leadership for Diversity, Inclusion and Justice - Mara Sapon-Shevin
8. Getting Kids Ready for School - Raising the Village - Paul D. Houston
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.1.2011
• Reihe/Serie: The Soul of Educational Leadership Series
• Reihe/Serie: The Soul of Educational Leadership Series
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Allgemeinbildende Schulen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Schlagworte: Administration • Character development • Diversity • Equality • Equity • ethics • Leadership • School culture • Social Responsibility • Soul of Educational Leadership Series
• ISBN-10: 1-4522-3744-1 / 1452237441
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4522-3744-2 / 9781452237442