Crisis As Catalyst

Equity-Oriented School Leadership During Difficult Times

AvPatricia M. Virella

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Engelska, 2025

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A flexible framework that enables school leaders to proactively set up systems and structures that will support equitable responsiveness during crises In Crisis as Catalyst, Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Virella interviewed dozens of school principals across the United States and Puerto Rico, and in this book she shares the key lessons from their experiences with crisis events of all magnitudes, including student mental health emergencies, school elopement, criminal violence, racial harm, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This insightful work distills this research and more into a framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership in K–12 schools. Virella shows how this adaptable framework, based in foundational tenets such as effective crisis communication, inclusive decision-making, community collaboration, and equitable resource allocation, can strengthen leadership and in turn fortify school communities. In each chapter, Virella presents a case study of a principal whose crisis experience demonstrates one of the tenets in action. She pairs these narratives with specific leadership strategies and advises leaders to enhance their related skills through professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning. The book’s guided discussion questions will spark conversations among current and aspiring school leaders. Leaders will be inspired to engage in critical self-reflection and to cultivate hope, an equity-oriented mindset, and a willingness to advocate for radical change.

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Utgivningsdatum:2025-02-05
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781682539743
Förlag:Harvard Educational Publishing Group
Medarbetare:RamonB. Goings
Dimensioner:152 x 229 x undefined mm

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Patricia M. Virella is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Montclair State University. Her research focuses on implementing equity-oriented leadership through leader responses, organizational transformation, and preparation. For fifteen years, she was a teacher and urban school principal.

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“Virella makes a unique and compelling case that more than ever before, crises large and small are an inevitable part of school leadership practice and that leaders can leverage crises to improve equity in their schools. Every principal or aspiring principal who reads this book will get its message.” - Steve Tozer, professor emeritus, Department of Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois Chicago“This book tackles the role of school leaders in managing intertwined crises, ranging from COVID-19 and climate change to school shootings. Virella highlights the necessity of school leaders to engage in equity-oriented work while responding to and recovering from crises. This book holds much potential to catalyze learning, since it includes crisp definitions of key concepts, such as equity, and case studies with thoughtful questions and class activities.” - Sarah L. Woulfin, professor, University of Texas at Austin“Every school principal will face crises in their work. This book describes the possibility of not just surviving crises but leading through them in ways that ultimately transform a community. Whether in a crisis or just navigating the daily demands of a school, principals will find this book’s equity-centered framework to be highly practical and the examples inspiring.” - Sarah E. Fiarman, lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education and coauthor of Unconscious Bias in Schools“Virella gives us an invaluable guide to address inequities in our schools that centers hope, advocacy, and inclusiveness. Through the enactment of equity-oriented systems, structures, and resource allocation, leaders can empower students, teachers, and parents to create the school each community deserves. A must-read for any leader wanting a better world.” - Ian M. Mette, associate professor in educational leadership and policy, University at Buffalo