Heads of schools are responsible for nurturing the entire school community — students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders. A school leader is constantly thinking of ways to improve teaching and learning, how the school functions, while boosting school morale. The ultimate goal is to create a space where everyone feels cared for, is given dignity, and feels protected. The following are books that school leaders should consider adding to their professional reading collection.
Provides practical tips to improve the school climate, communicate with stakeholders, and help make a difference in students’ lives
Whitaker explains the qualities and practices that characterize great principals (head teachers)
Gives strategies for motivating staff and maintain a high level of energy at your school
Examines what happens when, despite best efforts, a student does not learn and how a professional learning community can provide the support needed
A blueprint for how to eliminate punishment and build a culture of responsible students and independent learners
A collection of anecdotes, guidance, and insights on shared leadership in schools
Present a list of 21 leadership responsibilities that have a significant effect on student achievement, based on the analysis of studies conducted since 1970
Kohn tells stakeholders how schools can help students explore ideas rather than focusing on facts and standardized tests
Offers practical advice on how to set up a hybrid technology program or shift an existing BYOD program to the more flexible, learning-focused hybrid approach
Suggests a framework for learning structured around five core values: inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection