Promise of Collective Leadership: Increasing Educator Retention and Enhancing Student Learning (a Fr

In an age of burnout, school leaders must share power. Authors Stacey Schultz and Patrice E. Fenton offer a practical guide to collective leadership, showing how to include teachers, students, and families as vital team members. This human-centered process helps leaders build trust, increase teacher retention, and initiate, sustain, and reap the benefits of positive outcomes through strong, collaborative leadership.

K-12 administrators, teacher leaders, and curriculum instructors can use this book to:

• Reorient their leadership style to promote collaborative innovation and group solutions
• Promote agency, accountability, and active contributions among all teammates
• Assign clear roles and tasks that capitalize on team members' strengths and knowledge
• Build a culture of authenticity and belonging among students, teachers, and families
• Share personal knowledge and experience to empower colleagues and encourage growth

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Engaging Collective Leadership
Chapter 2: Optimizing the Power of Agency
Chapter 3: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging
Chapter 4: Improving Knowledge Sharing and Exposing the Hidden Curriculum
Conclusion
References and Resources
Index