ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a complex, real-life, accessible case study in expecting the best to provoke and stimulate conversation around practical problems and alternative solutions that confront educational leaders today. These cases cover a wide range of topics, including: teacher evaluations, educational reforms, school safety, cultural differences, undocumented students, and social media. Each case study has three alternative responses written by experienced educational administrators and academics. The respondents were asked to identify the primary problem, along with secondary problems, and to provide a strategy that will address the problems identified. The chapter explains that transparency from Board of Education (BOE) members is also paramount to the success of any Board initiative. A successful curriculum review process necessitates strong leadership from Redtowns chief instructional leader, Dr. Lewis. Students often offer valuable insight regarding their course content likes/dislikes, their preferred learning styles and strategies to increase their levels of engagement.
