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How do principals really improve schools?

by Rick Dufour and Mike Mattos

This article from Educational Leadership is set in a US context, but it has relevance for New Zealand schools who wish to establish professional learning communities (PLCs).

Overcoming obstacles to leadership

by Susan Moore Johnstone and Morgaen L. Donaldson

This article speaks directly to the experience of many lead teachers. It deals with the complex issues facing aspiring leaders and the importance of creating positive supportive teaching environments.

The politics of collaborative expertise

John Hattie outlines eight steps to achieve long-term, system-wide attention on student learning. He calls it a model of collaborative expertise.

Louise Anaru – Building relational trust

Too busy to learn? an introduction to collaborative leadership learning

by Multiple

This introductory handbook of interactive materials for collaborative learning builds on an NCSL pilot programme to develop leadership learning groups. It offers questions, processes and materials.

Building and sustaining high trust relationships

Different approaches to sharing school leadership

by Marian Court

This report examines international examples of co-principal partnerships and teacher leadership collectives. The findings indicate that shared school leadership can be highly effective in developing strong commitments to improving student learning.

Rising stars and sitting tenants

by Tony Hayes

This summary contains the main findings of a National College for School Leadership (NCSL) research study into the reluctance of many senior managers to take up the role of principal.

Small school challenges: learning lessons from small school headteachers

by Amanda Tuck

Aspiring school leaders often contemplate their first movement into principalship via a small school. Amanda Tuck engaged in a significant research project interviewing leaders of small schools to find out their concerns, advantages, and the issues they face.

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