{"product_id":"leading-in-change-implications-of-school-diversification-for-school-leadership-preparation-in-england-and-the-united-states-9781641135504","title":"Leading in Change: Implications of School","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeading in Change: Implications for School Leadership Preparation in England and the United States\u003c\/i\u003e considers the ways in which school leadership, and its preparation has changed and developed in response to a rapidly changing educational scenario over the past decade. Drawing together leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners in the field of school leadership and management this text takes an international perspective to consider what we know about school diversification, and school leadership preparation. Theoretically and conceptually informed, the contributors’ draw on recent empirical research studies and practitioner experience into school leadership preparation to examine how neoliberal and neoconservative policies are working in unison to privatize and corporatize public schools. It looks at how these policies have impacted the preparation of school leaders. In addition to information, critique, and analysis, multiple perspectives are provided that readers can draw upon to ensure aspiring school leaders are successfully prepared to lead in a diversified and corporate school context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into three sections. In the first section key topics covered include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between school corporatization and leadership preparation in England and the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparative analysis of US charter schools and UK academy trusts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection two is focused on England. Key topics covered include:\u003cli\u003eSystem leadership and governance in networked systems\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRole of a specialist leader\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRole of social capital in the leadership of academy and free schools\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuilding leadership capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWomen's leadership preparation in the independent sector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection three is focused on the United States. Key topics covered include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of current education reform, issues and challenges for school leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical analysis of standards for educational leadership preparation programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing charter school leaders, emerging challenges and opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole of a growth mindset in principal preparation programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool leadership preparation and development in one state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeading in Change: Implications for School Leadership Preparation in England and the United States\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for those who work, study, or research in k-12 school reform. Contributors examine the current research and best practices on present school leadership preparation programs in England and the US adding to the discourse on effective training methods for 21st century school leaders. Given the crucial importance of leadership for effective school performance, a number of strategies are proposed by chapter authors to help future school leaders operate successfully in demanding and changing times.","brand":"Information Age Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51585866596695,"sku":"9781641135504","price":87.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781641135504.jpg?v=1756489566","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/leading-in-change-implications-of-school-diversification-for-school-leadership-preparation-in-england-and-the-united-states-9781641135504","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}