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The Promise of Collective Leadership

Increasing Educator Retention and Enhancing Student Learning

The promise of collective leadership is within reach. This book provides a clear, practical process to activate teachers, students, and families as vital leaders. Build a vibrant culture of belonging, increase teacher retention, and achieve sustained school outcomes.

Benefits

  • Reorient their leadership style to promote collaborative innovation and group solutions
  • Promote agency, accountability, and active contributions among all teammates
  • Assign clear roles and tasks that capitalize on team members’ strengths and knowledge
  • Build a culture of authenticity and belonging among students, teachers, and families
  • Share personal knowledge and experience to empower colleagues and encourage growth

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Engaging Collective Leadership
Chapter 2: Optimizing the Power of Agency
Chapter 3: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging
Chapter 4: Improving Knowledge Sharing and Exposing the Hidden Curriculum
Epilogue: Reimagining Schools

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Chapter 1: Engaging Collective Leadership

Chapter 3: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging

Chapter 4: Improving Knowledge Sharing and Exposing the Hidden Curriculum

Epilogue: Reimagining Schools

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