New perspectives in educational leadership : exploring social, political, and community contexts and meaning / edited by Sonya Douglass Horsford

CONTENT INCLUDES:

Introduction
Part 1 Theory, research and practice
Chapter1 Educational leadership and the shaping of school culture : classic concepts and cutting-edge possibilities
Chapter2 Rethinking transformational leadership in schools : the influence of people, place, and process on leadership practice
Chapter3 On becoming a leader for educational equity and excellence : it starts with instruction
Chapter4 Building leadership capacity to improve student learning : the practice and power of reflection
Chapter5 Toward critical servant leadership in graduate schools of education : from theoretical construct to social justice praxis
Part 2 Contextual and cultural considerations
Chapter6 Leading schools in an era of change : toward a new "culture" of accountability
Chapter7 The politics of equity, adequacy, and educational leadership in a (post)racial America
Chapter8 Considering the social context of school and campus communities : the importance of culturally proficient leadership
Chapter9 Educational leaders as cultural workers : engaging families and school communities through transformative leadership
Chapter10 Educational leadership in a changing world : preparing students for internationalization and globalization through advocacy and leadership
Part 3 Looking to the future
Chapter11 Leading across boundaries : the role of community schools and cross-boundary leadership in school reform
Chapter12 Leaders of the new school : exploring teacher-leadership and the future of school reform
Chapter13 Transforming leadership preparation for social justice : dissatisfaction, inspiration, and rebirth - an exemplar
Chapter14 "Yes we can" : social justice principals navigating resistance to create excellent schools
Conclusion

Includes bibliographical references and index.