Leading Against the Grain
Lessons for Creating Just and Equitable Schools
Jeffrey S Brooks editor Anthony H Normore editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Teachers' College Press
Published:1st Dec '17
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
What new ideas and ways of thinking can educational leaders learn from great world leaders who have moved their societies to greater equity and expanded educational opportunity? In this lively, accessible volume, the editors have brought together an impressive group of senior and early-career educational scholars to study the lives and contributions of a wide range of outstanding historical and contemporary leaders from the United States and across the globe. This rich collection of brief biographical commentaries profiles leaders like Wangari Mathaai, John Tippeconic III, Fannie Lou Hamer, Saul Alinsky, Antonia Pantoja, Jimmy Carter, Golda Meir, Sun Yat Sen, José Rizal, and Jesus Christ. Each profile focuses on a single individual and includes (1) an introduction and biographical sketch, (2) a discussion of their context and activities as a leader, (3) a list of the key lessons we can learn from their leadership, and (4) an explanation of how these lessons are relevant for today. This unique collection bridges cultures, professions, and callings to help American education leaders create more just and equitable schools.
Book Features:
- Profiles of a wide range of world leaders.
- Insights from leading educational scholars and practitioners.
- A diversity of international location, gender, race, and conceptual focus.
- An engaging style that bridges theory and practice—perfect for courses and training programs.
- Lessons school leaders can use to improve their practice. <
"Brooks and Normore have brilliantly designed and edited an exceptional book on leadership."
—Teachers College Record
"This is not a typical leadership book. As the editors note, this book is designed to 'pique interest.' It succeeds. Not only did I learn about inspiring leaders, the essays drew connections to my work that sparked personal reflection and a renewed commitment."
—School Administrator
“The book is clearly intended for school leaders. Education leaders can use this book as a resource to motivate current and future administrators, having them reflect on qualities of great leaders. Perhaps the book could also appeal to late career teachers or administrators who would like to reflect on their motivations to enter the profession…We think a second audience could be community leaders, as we found ourselves learning more about community activism and grassroots movements… a fun summer read that might provide readers with an opportunity to gradually rethink school leadership."
—Education Review/Reseñas Educativas
ISBN: 9780807758717
Dimensions: 229mm x 156mm x 9mm
Weight: 249g
176 pages