Leadership for Educational Renewal: Developing a Cadre of Leaders (Volume 1)

From the AgAnda for Education in a Democracy Series

Sponsored by the National Network for Educational Renewal

Introduction by John I. Goodlad

This volume from the AgAnda for Education in a Democracy seriesintroduces the four-part mission that guides the National Networkfor Educational Renewal's agAnda:

Enculturate the young in a democracy
* Ensure access to knowledge for all students
* Provide caring and effective pedagogy
Exercise responsible stewardship of schools

Using real-life case examples from an innovative nationalleadership program and its local and regional affiliates, theauthors demonstrate why effective leadership is essential toadvancing this vital agAnda and how leadership capacity andcommitment can be cultivated. From curriculum to evaluation, thisimportant guide outlines the core concepts and winning strategiesfor building leadership skills in school administrators, teachers, teacher educators, and other university faculty.