Essential Lessons for School Leaders

Essential Lessons for School Leaders

<p><strong><em>Keep these heartfelt gems top of mind</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>This gold mine of wisdom from top education researcher and the best-selling author of <em>Turning Around Failing Schools</em> and<em>Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement </em>contains key tips and strategies every school leader should know. Award-winning professor and former school administrator Joseph Murphy’s concise and instructive lessons will help you stay focused on what matters most as you navigate the hectic world of high-stakes testing and accountability, for example:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>It really <em>is</em> all about the kids</li> <li>Optimism is essential</li> <li>Caring counts a lot</li> <li>Listen—let people finish talking</li> <li>Don’t confuse excuses and explanations</li> </ul>