Leading Schools to Learn, Grow, and Thrive: Using Theory to Strengthen Practice Contributor(s): Brazer, S. David (Author), Bauer, Scott C. (Author), Johnson Jr, Bob L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138039098 ISBN-13: 9781138039094 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General - Education | Leadership - Education | Organizations & Institutions |
Dewey: 371.2 |
LCCN: 2018034610 |
Physical Information: 278 pages |
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Publisher Description: Leading Schools to Learn, Grow, and Thrive provides a unique approach to preparing prospective education leaders by combining theory, research, and practice. Grounded in organizational and leadership theory, this book helps leaders understand their schools and districts from multiple perspectives and develop their own leadership aspirations, approaches, and missions. Well-known authors Brazer, Bauer, and Johnson present authentic practical problems, illuminate them with appropriate theory and research, and give readers opportunities to solve common puzzles as a means to grow wisdom about how to lead, especially when confronted with complex challenges. This book is an invaluable resource for aspiring leaders, one that readers will reference as they proceed through their leadership coursework and keep close at hand throughout their leadership career. Special Features:
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