ABSTRACT
A democratic, ethical leader integrates democracy, social justice, and school reform through dialogue and is guided by a sense of responsibility to students, families, and the community. Democratic Ethical Educational Leadership presents a cohesive framework for aspiring and practicing leaders to explore the complex nature of leadership that can support democratic citizenry and social responsibility.
Organized around the 5 "New DEEL" visions for leadership, chapters illustrate real people who embody these principles. This compelling vision for educational leadership, combined with diverse and vibrant examples of leadership in action, will serve as a critical guide for the rising generation of democratic ethical educational leaders in the US and abroad. Presenting contextualized, practical instances of this approach to leadership, this book will inspire educational leaders to reflect upon their practice and reach their potential as democratic leaders.
Special Features Include:
- A unique framework to guide responsible, ethical leadership in today’s schools.
- A series of case studies help readers identify key leadership qualities in context from which to illuminate their own emerging practice.
- End-of-chapter questions encourage exploration of leaders’ motivations, processes, strategies, and lessons learned.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|28 pages
Responsibility
chapter Chapter 2|5 pages
Maintaining a Commitment to Democracy (in Spite of High-Stakes Standardized Testing)
part II|28 pages
Community-Building Leaders Amidst Turbulence
chapter Chapter 6|5 pages
The Importance of Building Community
chapter Chapter 9|6 pages
How Turbulence Can Be Used to Shield or Facilitate Change
part III|26 pages
Democracy, Social Justice, and School Reform
chapter Chapter 10|4 pages
Sturm und Drang
chapter Chapter 11|5 pages
Rebecca Davis
chapter Chapter 12|7 pages
Student Voice in School Reform
part IV|24 pages
Ethical Decision-Making 1
part V|28 pages
Career as a Calling