Four Pillars to Guide Visionary Educators

Structuring Schools That Serve Students in Poverty

AvWashington Collado

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

Address the challenges of high-poverty communities with visionary school leadership.

In this essential guide for education leaders who aspire to effect meaningful change in the lives of students from high-poverty communities, Washington B. Collado presents four pillars to support education leaders in (1) creating a shared vision and mission, (2) engaging families and communities, (3) maintaining a focus on equity, and (4) developing systems to support students’ academic and social-emotional development. Together, these four essential elements provide a coherent and systematic approach to educational excellence for all students, particularly those from low-income families.

Refusing to shy away from the challenges within high-poverty schools, Collado combines decades of leadership experience with the latest research on effective interventions for students. Through nine compelling chapters, he presents actionable strategies, key takeaways, and reflection questions for education leaders. Additional features include

vignettes showcasing real students and administrators, illustrating the successful implementation of key strategies;
activities that encourage leaders to apply the chapter lessons to their specific contexts; and
research-based data explicitly detailing the additional obstacles faced by low-income students.

Visionary leaders hold a pivotal role in reshaping schools for students in high-poverty communities. By embracing the four pillars outlined in this book, education leaders can foster equitable and supportive learning environments that address the academic and social-emotional needs of their students so that all students can thrive.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-05-12
Mått:177 x 254 x 18 mm
Vikt:440 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:248
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781071931646

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Dr. Washington “Nino” Collado was born in the Dominican Republic, in a small town called Jánico (Ha-Nee-Co). His mother, María Tejada, along with seven of his uncles and aunts, were all teachers. After his mother’s death, Dr. Collado and his three sisters moved to the United States to live with their father in New York City.After earning his bachelor’s degree from Queens College, Dr. Collado taught Spanish and English as a Second Language in New York City Public Schools. He and his family then moved to Florida, where he taught in Miami-Dade Public Schools. He later joined Broward County Public Schools’ Multicultural Department to develop curricula and provide training for teachers and administrators on the contributions of Latinos, African Americans, and women throughout U.S. history. He became an assistant principal at Broward County Public Schools and later served as a principal. He has spent 17 years as a principal at the middle and high school levels and served as president of the Broward Principals and Assistants Association (BPAA). During this time, he earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University.In February 2021, Dr. Nino Collado received the Principal of the Year award for Broward County Public Schools, the sixth-largest school district in the country. Dr. Collado is currently an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches courses on educational leadership, and he serves as an associate at Creative Leadership Solutions.Throughout his career, Dr. Nino Collado has dedicated a significant portion of his time to teaching and mentoring others. He has traveled to numerous countries and over 30 states as a motivational speaker on topics related to school leadership and family engagement. He has also appeared as a panelist on CNN Español, NPR (New York), Telemundo, Univision, and others. Additionally, he has written over 100 articles for newspapers and magazines, including the Miami Herald, and has authored or co-authored four books. He and his wife Carmen R. Collado are proud parents of four sons: Mario, Alejandro, Miguel, and Victor.

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Dr. Collado reminds us that strong leadership is critical for accomplishing the journey to success we want for all students, especially for our students in poverty. By providing practical strategies for strengthening the connections of the school and classroom to the family and student, a pathway is created for changing the outcomes for those who are traditionally underserved.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Douglas ReevesIntroductionPillar 1: Vision and MissionChapter 1: Leading for Organizational Vision and MissionChapter 2: Finding Purpose: Why Do I Lead in a High-Poverty School?Pillar 2: Family and Community EngagementChapter 3: Reaching out to Families and the CommunityChapter 4: Cultivating Family and Community EngagementPillar 3: An Equity-Driven FocusChapter 5: Dropouts or Pushouts? Reducing Systemic Obstacles That Lead to Leaving SchoolChapter 6: Understanding the Impact of Education on PovertyChapter 7: Aligning Equity: How to Maximize Students′ PotentialPillar 4: Academic and Social-Emotional SupportChapter 8: Creating Systems for Student Academic and Social-Emotional SupportChapter 9: Expanding Learning and Creativity Beyond the BellReferences