Leverage Leadership 2.0: A Practical Guide to Building Exceptional Schools

by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo, Doug Lemov (Foreword)

Cut through the mystique to learn the real drivers of great school leadership Leverage Leadership 2.0 answers the basic what do great school leaders do that separates them from the rest?  Rooted in the observation and training of over 20,000 school leaders worldwide, Leverage Leadership 2.0 offers a practical, updated and easier-to-use follow-up to the original, with field-tested techniques and actionable advice. As educational leaders around the world implement Leverage Leadership ideas, their collective stories have revealed a simple framework by which the seven levers may be See It, Name It, Do It. This book aligns classic Leverage Leadership principles with this proven framework to streamline implementation and help good leaders become great.  Expert discussion and real-life success stories prove that effective leadership is not about innate charisma, charm, or personality―it’s about how a leader uses their time. Aimed at all levels of school leadership, this book shows you what to do, and how and when to do it. The companion DVD includes 30 real-world videos that showcase effective leadership happening in our schools right now, and all templates, tools, and other professional development materials have been fully refreshed with a renewed focus on real-world implementation.   Informational, inspirational, and highly motivational, this book explores both the separate components of success and what it looks like as a whole. Educational leaders from a diverse array of schools around the world have found unprecedented success using the key principles detailed in Leverage Leadership , and this book is inspired ― and informed ― by their stories. Leverage Leadership 2.0 is the practical resource school leaders need to start making real change happen today.

Genres: Education, Leadership, School, Nonfiction, Professional Development

432 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2018

About the author

Paul Bambrick-Santoyo is the Managing Director of Uncommon Schools Newark, which is composed of seven North Star Academy schools. During Bambrick-Santoyo’s eight years at North Star, the schools have seen dramatic gains in student achievement, reaching 90+% proficient on state assessments in almost every category and grade level. As a result, they were recently recognized with the National Blue Ribbon award. Author of Driven by Data: A Practical Guide to Improve Instruction, Bambrick-Santoyo has trained over 2,500 school leaders nationwide in as his work at Uncommon Schools and as the Data-Driven Instruction faculty member for New Leaders for New Schools, a national urban school leadership training program. Prior to joining North Star, he worked for six years in a bilingual school in Mexico City, where he founded the International Baccalaureate program at the middle school level. He earned a B.A. in Social Justice from Duke University (1994) and his M.Ed. in School Administration via New Leaders for New Schools from the City University of New York—Baruch College (2003).

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Reviews

[Alesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall some good ideas in this book to work towards improving a public school. However, some of the ideas focus more on compliance rather than true engagement.

[Lizz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: Leverage Leadership 2.0: A Practical Guide to Building Exceptional Schools by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo

This book was really interesting and packed with valuable information about what it takes to build and sustain exceptional schools. It’s practical, clear, and focused on what effective instructional leadership looks like in action—from data-driven instruction to strong coaching systems and consistent feedback cycles.

I read this as part of my Principal Certification program, where it was required reading and highly recommended as preparation for the state exam. I can absolutely see why—it’s one of those books that goes beyond theory and provides real, applicable strategies that future administrators can use right away.

I’m hopeful that what I’ve learned from Leverage Leadership 2.0 will help me continue to grow as a future administrator and leader who makes a meaningful impact on both teachers and students.

[Jordan Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for graduate school and rated it according to other educational texts.

This was my last read for graduate school! Woohoo!

I am so glad that this was the final book I read for my Masters. It was easy and enjoyable to read, with practical recommendations that many educational leaders could put into place. The steps are laid out in a logical order and repeated just enough to reinforce the ideas without becoming boring. This would be a great book study for a leadership team that is also committed to putting the ideas into practice!

[Rachel Yzenbaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this book for my masters class. Though it was required, I have found this book extremely helpful as I have stepped into the world of being in school administration. I reference it often and love the tips, tricks and focus points that it gives to school leaders. I would recommend it to anyone going into school administration.

[Sewveryblessed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes I'm actually reading this. For graduate school. It would be helpful if there were more real-life scenarios or hands-on "how to" tips and tricks. When I'm reading a leadership book, I want to walk away with practical steps to implement. This book had plenty of ideas, but not as many concrete plans for action.

[James Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally a good leadership book with solid ideas. I'm not a fan of some of the changes from LL1.0 to this one though, and I think the authors overexaggerate the importance of teachers talking about data in school improvement.

[Trina R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm thankful for the the detailed descriptions and steps for school leadership. I also like the way levers are prioritized. I plan to use many of the resources provided this school year.

[Shana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for class but really want to use the ideas in this book to improve achievement.

[Nate Guteras · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great items, examples, tools to be practical pre planning and during school leaders' varied tasks and duties.

[Alexandria Cozzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Priority planning and Data-driven discussion are useful information outlined in this book.

[Brian Quick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice companion to Get Better Faster.

[Walker Plagge · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of three must- have books for educational leaders, and those who plan to take the Principal as an Educational Leader exam.

[Phoebe Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bambrick knows what he is talking about! He outlines a systematic approach to school improvement with 7 key levers that can be wielded to yield school success.