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Book SynopsisThis book provides a foundational understanding of the charter school principalship through the lens of culture, mission and vision. By drawing on the experts in the field of charter school research, this volume expands our understanding of the unique challenges facing the charter school principal as they engage in the core responsibilities of developing and sustaining charter schools. With this expanded knowledge practitioners and policy makers are positioned to ponder and engage in improved practice, while researcher can further expand the knowledge base surrounding the charter principal.
Trade ReviewBickmore and Gawlik’s book is an important and timely addition to the field of charter school research. Full of interesting and in-depth studies, it is useful to researchers and practitioners alike who seek to understand the experiences of charter school leaders. -- Catherine DiMartino, Associate Professor, Department of Administration and Instructional Leadership, St. John's University School of Education
Through in-depth case studies that each illuminate the unique challenges and opportunities for leaders in charter schools, this volume is the first to present not only a comprehensive assessment of what we know and don’t know about the charter school principal, but also, importantly, specific guidelines for practitioners. And after 25 years of charter school policies, these new insights are sorely needed. -- Huriya Jabbar, Assistant Professor, Educational Policy and Planning, Dept. of Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Austin
Table of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Situating the Charter School Principalship Marytza A. Gawlik and Dana L. Bickmore Chapter 2 The First Principal: Perspectives on Founding a Charter School Marisa Cannata, Zaia Thambre, and Grant Thomas Chapter 3 A Culture of Caring and Engagement: The Case of School Leadership at Cedarlane Academy Jeff Walls, Jisu Ryu, and Jason Johnson Chapter 4 Principal Change in an Existing Charter School: What Happens to Mission, Vision, and Culture? Dana L. Bickmore Chapter 5 Transformative Charter School Leaders: Tempered Radicalism in Practice Linsay DeMartino Chapter 6 Conclusion: Confirming and Expanding an Understanding of the Charter Principalship Dana L. Bickmore and Marytza A. Gawlik About the Authors
