The Principal 2.0: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact

by Michael Fullan, Lyle Blaker (Reader)

In 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book The Principal . This updated edition shows how the principal's role continues to change and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers of student learning, principals have an opportunity and an obligation to maximize student achievement. But how? In The Principal 2.0 , Fullan explains why the answer lies neither in micro-managing instruction nor in autonomous entrepreneurialism. He shows a new way forward that allows principals to expand their roles without overstepping and contribute to the development of the whole school. Even in difficult times of crisis, there's room for principals to take action. In The Principal 2.0 , Fullan explains how to loosen focus on accountability and instead concentrate on capacity-building; focus less on technology and more on pedagogy; abandon fragmented strategies; and forgo individualistic solutions in favor of collaborative effort. Discover why The Principal is a bestseller in educational leadership and strike out into the future with this new edition, updated for the changing role of today's principals.

Genres: Education, Leadership

1 pages, Audio CD

Published April 18, 2023

Reviews

[Denton Garwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

My biggest gripe with this informational text is that it mainly focuses on the success stories outside of the US. While addressing the struggles of what we deal with here in the educational system in America. I think I would have preferred a few more examples of success stories of here in America. I would like to have read about how people have taken these ideas and philosophical approaches and applied them to their districts. Overall, I found everything informative and interesting.

[Kaitlyn Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly other than the vignettes, nothing in this book really stood out to me. It definitely wasn't bad, but it also wasn't particularly informative, nor did it have information I could easily apply at my site.

[Nicole Buchner Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall the book offered a lot to think about . I am concerned about the focus on community schools where the staff do so much… I would prefer to see and learn about schools that partner with resources instead of being the resource. Teachers are already expected to do so much.

[Darren Waddell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book!

[Sikna Bazzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let’s let the young lead- loved this book.