Leading Schools in an Era of Declining Resources

J. Howard Johnston is Professor of Secondary Education at the University of South Florida. He is the recipient of the NASSP’s Distinguished Service Award and NMSA's John Lounsbury Award for lifetime achievement. He is also the author of seven books and more than one hundred fifty publications. Ronald Williamson is Professor of Educational Leadership at Eastern Michigan University. He has served as Executive Director of the National Middle School Association and as President of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. He is also the author of seven books.

"Navigating the complexities of the educational landscape is a challenge, at best. Translating the reality emanating from this complexity into strategic and tactical action designed to build collective capacity and improve student performance is even more challenging.Johnston and Williamson have created a practical and reader-friendly ‘travel guide’ that steers the reader through obstacles and opportunities confronting school leaders. Your route to success is enhanced by the authors’ experience and informed perspective."--Richard A. Flanary, Deputy Executive for Programs & Services, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) "Johnston and Williamson have taken a challenging topic for school officials—lack of funding—and provided practical strategies for school leaders and educators. The Four Rs for leading schools—Reduce, Refine, Restructure, and Regenerate—offer real school examples and scenarios to respond to the changes in the education landscape. School leaders faced with similar problems will find this book a valuable resource."--William D. Waidelich, EdD, CAE, Executive Director, Association for Middle Level Education

• Meet the AuthorsPrefacePart 1: Welcome to the New NormalChapter 1: Good News, Bad News: Introducing the Landscape of the New NormalPart 2: Leading and Prospering in the New Normal Environment Chapter 2: Critical role of leadership in the new normal environmentChapter 3: Leadership Competencies and Skills for the New Normal EnvironmentChapter 4: Changing leader rolesPart 3: Strategies for Prospering in the New Normal Environment: The Four Rs. Chapter 5: Reducing the Budget Chapter 6: Refining School Practices and Stretching the School Dollar Chapter 7: Re-prioritize School Goals and Functions Chapter 8: Regenerate with Partnerships and Sponsorships Chapter 9: Regenerate with Fees, Grants, Contracts and Entrepreneurial Activity Part 4: Tools and Strategies Chapter 10: Leadership Tools and StrategiesChapter 11: Technology Tools Digital resources for school leadership Social Media and leadership Using technology to generate resources Resources and References