Dr. Lorri J. Santamaría is Associate Dean Postgraduate at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and on faculty in Educational Leadership and Critical Studies in Education.Dr. Andrés P. Santamaría is an Educational Leadership Faculty member at The University of Auckland and a Researcher for the Starpath Project.

"These authors weave theory and practice around the issues of educational inequity and change, thus, creating a remarkable piece of thought-provoking and highly significant work. This book should be read by all who have a vested interest in effective educational leadership, educational change, diversity and equity in public, private, and charter schools."--Anthony Normore, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, California State University, Dominguez Hills"Finally, a book that has identity at the core of one's leadership. Santamaría and Santamaría have pulled together a collection of case studies that will inspire students, practitioners, and scholars to think critically about our own practices and ways in which we all face the challenges of educating in the 21st century." --Frank Hernandez, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching, Hamline University

• List of Figures and Tables Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction Part I: Early Childhood Education and Elementary School Settings 2. Leadership Responsive to Early Childhood Education: Not the Least of These3. Principal Leadership in an Underperforming Elementary School: The Titanic Syndrome4. Applied Critical Leadership for Native Education in Mainstream Schools and Districts: Leading by ExamplePart II: Middle and Secondary School Settings5. Middle and High School Applications of Critical Leadership: Voices from the Fringe6. Applied Critical Leadership in Secondary Education: Teacher Leadership for Change7. Secondary School Leadership for Social Justice and Equity: The Way Eyes See ItPart III: Higher Education Settings8. Applied Critical Leadership in Higher Education: From the Director’s Chair of Student Affairs9. Academic Affairs and Higher Education: Applied Critical Leadership in the Ivory TowerPart IV: Conclusion10. The Case for Applied Critical Leadership in Pre-Kindergarten through Higher EducationAppendix

Dr. Lorri J. Santamaría is Associate Dean Postgraduate at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and on faculty in Educational Leadership and Critical Studies in Education.Dr. Andrés P. Santamaría is an Educational Leadership Faculty member at The University of Auckland and a Researcher for the Starpath Project.

"These authors weave theory and practice around the issues of educational inequity and change, thus, creating a remarkable piece of thought-provoking and highly significant work. This book should be read by all who have a vested interest in effective educational leadership, educational change, diversity and equity in public, private, and charter schools."--Anthony Normore, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, California State University, Dominguez Hills"Finally, a book that has identity at the core of one's leadership. Santamaría and Santamaría have pulled together a collection of case studies that will inspire students, practitioners, and scholars to think critically about our own practices and ways in which we all face the challenges of educating in the 21st century." --Frank Hernandez, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching, Hamline University

• List of Figures and Tables Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction Part I: Early Childhood Education and Elementary School Settings 2. Leadership Responsive to Early Childhood Education: Not the Least of These3. Principal Leadership in an Underperforming Elementary School: The Titanic Syndrome4. Applied Critical Leadership for Native Education in Mainstream Schools and Districts: Leading by ExamplePart II: Middle and Secondary School Settings5. Middle and High School Applications of Critical Leadership: Voices from the Fringe6. Applied Critical Leadership in Secondary Education: Teacher Leadership for Change7. Secondary School Leadership for Social Justice and Equity: The Way Eyes See ItPart III: Higher Education Settings8. Applied Critical Leadership in Higher Education: From the Director’s Chair of Student Affairs9. Academic Affairs and Higher Education: Applied Critical Leadership in the Ivory TowerPart IV: Conclusion10. The Case for Applied Critical Leadership in Pre-Kindergarten through Higher EducationAppendix