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Leadership for Family and Community Involvement. The Soul of Educational Leadership Series. Volume 8
Direct linkHouston, Paul D.; Blankstein, Alan M.; Cole, Robert W. – Corwin, 2010
Because schools are the heart and soul of a community, educational leaders have a responsibility to bring the community into the school, as well as to make the school a part of the surrounding community. This volume in the "Soul of Educational Leadership" series goes beyond administrative skills to examine educators' pivotal role of leading family…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, School Libraries, Public Libraries, Family Literacy
Houston, Paul D.; Blankstein, Alan M.; Cole, Robert W. – Corwin, 2009
A central role of any educational leader is that of an accomplished communicator--one who can relate to diverse communities, promote cooperative interaction, and unify stakeholders around the larger cause of quality education for every student. This sixth volume in the "Soul of Educational Leadership" series provides innovative ideas on diplomacy…
Descriptors: Superintendents, Educational Administration, Leadership Role, Leadership Training
Houston, Paul D. – School Administrator, 2007
The role of the superintendent has changed dramatically, from community leader to school manager to education leader to scapegoat, and it is anyone's guess where the job is headed. What is clear, however, is that today's educational climate calls for a new way of doing business. With the formal powers of their position stripped away by bargaining…
Descriptors: Superintendents, Administrator Role, Community Support, Community Leaders
Blankstein, Alan M.; Houston, Paul D. – Corwin, 2011
Research shows that students' sense of belonging in their school communities is critically linked to academic achievement. This ninth and final book in "The Soul of Educational Leadership" series offers practical strategies for promoting socially responsible school cultures that foster greater student engagement and democratic values. A joint…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Social Justice, Democracy, Community Involvement
Houston, Paul D.; Blankstein, Alan M.; Cole, Robert W. – Corwin, 2008
This fourth volume of "The Soul of Educational Leadership" series offers key strategies for identifying the moral and ethical dimensions of school leadership practice. With thought-provoking contributions from top leadership figures like Terrence E. Deal, Dawna Markova, and Scott Thompson, this enlightening resource combines research with…
Descriptors: Moral Values, Religious Factors, Community, Inquiry
Houston, Paul D. – School Administrator, 2006
In this article, the author discusses the issue of high school reform in American high schools. According to him, there are a number of reasons, but chief among them is that a consensus haven't been reached on what high schools are supposed to do. He states that America can claim it has some of the best high schools in the world, and it does. But…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, School Restructuring, High Schools, Educational Change
