Transformative Leadership in Education: Equitable Change in an Uncertain and Complex World

by Carolyn M. Shields

In the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world of education today, leaders need to take an engaged, activist, and courageous approach to help build optimistic futures for all students. Transformative Leadership in Education presents an alternative approach to leadership for deep and equitable change. Using vignettes, stories, research, and drawing on scholarship from a range of disciplines, noted scholar Carolyn M. Shields explores the concept of transformative leadership and its potential to create learning environments that are just and inclusive. Drawing on examples from transformative school leaders, Shields demonstrates that this leadership can promote academic achievement, family and community empowerment, democratic engagement, and global citizenship. Special features This exciting text will appeal to all aspiring and practicing leaders who want to prepare students to be successful, caring, and engaged citizens of the global community.

Genres: Leadership

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I accidentally picked up this book having misread the title and so glad I did. Very important from a view of social justice and what we need to do and how to act as educators.

[Spacek Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author clearly defines social justice as a call to action. Education is for 'all' children and it should promote both private good and public good. A framework and rationale for action is reviewed. State accountability and testing provide a minimal education for students, the rest is up to the school system to assure each child receives a great education.