Join today′s most insightful thinkers as they explore the heart, mind, and soul of educational leadership!This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique collection presents: Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein on essential questions and themesDelores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey on culturally proficient equity auditsAntoinette Mitchell on the knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schoolsStephen G. Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learnerThomas R. Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. BloomKaren J. Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and lifeAlan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around Richard Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovationPioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas applicable to all schools, districts, and learning communities and include a complete index for browsing and easy reference.

Join today′s most insightful thinkers as they explore the heart, mind, and soul of educational leadership!This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique collection presents: Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein on essential questions and themesDelores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey on culturally proficient equity auditsAntoinette Mitchell on the knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schoolsStephen G. Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learnerThomas R. Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. BloomKaren J. Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and lifeAlan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around Richard Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovationPioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas applicable to all schools, districts, and learning communities and include a complete index for browsing and easy reference.

"This resource brings together an incredible blend of leading educational thinkers. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and wisdom will stimulate in leaders the ′deep work′ of the heart, mind, and soul essential for creating schools that continuously improve teaching, learning, and relationships in ways that benefit all members of the school community."—Dennis Sparks, Emeritus Executive DirectorNational Staff Development CouncilA concise volume packed with research and innovative ideas from today′s key thinkers! Professional learning communities have become a significant factor in improving instructional effectiveness and student achievement. In the third volume of The Soul of Educational Leadership series, educators and leaders will discover key concepts and strategies for sustaining the critically important work of these communities. Contributions from Shirley M. Hord, Maurice J. Elias, Karen Seashore Louis, Andy Hargreaves, Stephanie A. Hirsh, and other nationally known educators highlight:Leadership teams and a collaborative culture The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Multiple approaches for supporting social-emotional learning in schools Leadership, real-world challenges, and moral choices A thought-provoking collection from educational visionaries, Sustaining Professional Learning Communities is essential reading for all school leaders committed to strengthening learning environments.

"This resource brings together an incredible blend of leading educational thinkers. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and wisdom will stimulate in leaders the ′deep work′ of the heart, mind, and soul essential for creating schools that continuously improve teaching, learning, and relationships in ways that benefit all members of the school community."—Dennis Sparks, Emeritus Executive DirectorNational Staff Development CouncilA concise volume packed with research and innovative ideas from today′s key thinkers! Professional learning communities have become a significant factor in improving instructional effectiveness and student achievement. In the third volume of The Soul of Educational Leadership series, educators and leaders will discover key concepts and strategies for sustaining the critically important work of these communities. Contributions from Shirley M. Hord, Maurice J. Elias, Karen Seashore Louis, Andy Hargreaves, Stephanie A. Hirsh, and other nationally known educators highlight:Leadership teams and a collaborative culture The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Multiple approaches for supporting social-emotional learning in schools Leadership, real-world challenges, and moral choices A thought-provoking collection from educational visionaries, Sustaining Professional Learning Communities is essential reading for all school leaders committed to strengthening learning environments.

Join today′s most insightful thinkers as they explore the heart, mind, and soul of educational leadership!This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique collection presents: Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein on essential questions and themesDelores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey on culturally proficient equity auditsAntoinette Mitchell on the knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schoolsStephen G. Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learnerThomas R. Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. BloomKaren J. Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and lifeAlan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around Richard Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovationPioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas applicable to all schools, districts, and learning communities and include a complete index for browsing and easy reference.

Join today′s most insightful thinkers as they explore the heart, mind, and soul of educational leadership!This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique collection presents: Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein on essential questions and themesDelores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey on culturally proficient equity auditsAntoinette Mitchell on the knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schoolsStephen G. Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learnerThomas R. Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. BloomKaren J. Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and lifeAlan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around Richard Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovationPioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas applicable to all schools, districts, and learning communities and include a complete index for browsing and easy reference.

"This resource brings together an incredible blend of leading educational thinkers. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and wisdom will stimulate in leaders the ′deep work′ of the heart, mind, and soul essential for creating schools that continuously improve teaching, learning, and relationships in ways that benefit all members of the school community."—Dennis Sparks, Emeritus Executive DirectorNational Staff Development CouncilA concise volume packed with research and innovative ideas from today′s key thinkers! Professional learning communities have become a significant factor in improving instructional effectiveness and student achievement. In the third volume of The Soul of Educational Leadership series, educators and leaders will discover key concepts and strategies for sustaining the critically important work of these communities. Contributions from Shirley M. Hord, Maurice J. Elias, Karen Seashore Louis, Andy Hargreaves, Stephanie A. Hirsh, and other nationally known educators highlight:Leadership teams and a collaborative culture The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Multiple approaches for supporting social-emotional learning in schools Leadership, real-world challenges, and moral choices A thought-provoking collection from educational visionaries, Sustaining Professional Learning Communities is essential reading for all school leaders committed to strengthening learning environments.

"This resource brings together an incredible blend of leading educational thinkers. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and wisdom will stimulate in leaders the ′deep work′ of the heart, mind, and soul essential for creating schools that continuously improve teaching, learning, and relationships in ways that benefit all members of the school community."—Dennis Sparks, Emeritus Executive DirectorNational Staff Development CouncilA concise volume packed with research and innovative ideas from today′s key thinkers! Professional learning communities have become a significant factor in improving instructional effectiveness and student achievement. In the third volume of The Soul of Educational Leadership series, educators and leaders will discover key concepts and strategies for sustaining the critically important work of these communities. Contributions from Shirley M. Hord, Maurice J. Elias, Karen Seashore Louis, Andy Hargreaves, Stephanie A. Hirsh, and other nationally known educators highlight:Leadership teams and a collaborative culture The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Multiple approaches for supporting social-emotional learning in schools Leadership, real-world challenges, and moral choices A thought-provoking collection from educational visionaries, Sustaining Professional Learning Communities is essential reading for all school leaders committed to strengthening learning environments.