Leading in education is one of the toughest leadership challenges, where leaders are subject to the wants and needs of so many constituencies. In this section we'll tackle the issue of educational leadership generally, and look at specific advice and tips. Particularly relevant to school board officials, trustees, administrators and principals
By Mark Goldbert
- Mr. Goldberg looks back on the 43 interviews he has conducted since 1989 with eminent individuals who merit the label "educational leaders," and he discovers that there is no algorithm for success in educational leadership -- though there are a handful of "large-minded qualities" that leaders tend to share.
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By Daresh, John C.; Playko, Marsha A.
- Mentoring has become an accepted and desirable part of the preservice preparation of educational administrators. This paper focuses on the responsibilities of those who are being mentored, often referred to as "mentees" or "proteges." It is argued that mentoring is a teaching-learning process to which participants bring specific responsibilities. Data were collected through telephone and onsite interviews with 45 experienced school administrators (mentors) and 10 aspiring principals (proteges).
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By na
- Research based article makes the link between leadership characteristics of school principles and student achievement. Includes description of these principal characteristics.
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