Leading Dynamic Schools
How to Create and Implement Ethical Policies
- Sharon F. Rallis - 2014 - 2018
- Gretchen B. Rossman - University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
- Casey D. Cobb - University of Connecticut, USA
- Timothy G. Reagan - Roger Williams University
- Aaron Kuntz - University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
Foreword by Gene V. Glass
Policy is an often overused and more often misunderstood concept. The authors bring to life the making and enacting of educational policy in schools, and help readers develop a more sophisticated and complex understanding of the purposes, evaluation, creation, and implementation of school policies at all levels. As in the earlier books, the authors use vignettes and cases, as well as research and relevant theories, to illustrate important concepts.
The theme of power within policy permeates the text. The authors recognize that policy tends to represent dominant voices, and that power can be appropriate and legitimate. Dynamic schools are places where multiple voices contribute to the policy-making and implementing process.
"Because the authors are critically aware of even the smallest detail and its ultimate effects on policy and stakeholders, their conclusions are not only logical but very well thought-out and can be applied for maximum benefit."
"The authors do an excellent job of recommending practical strategies to help school leaders reason through policy dilemmas. As an academic, a former practitioner, and former member of an educational policy and advocacy organization, I give a ‘hats off’ to the authors for approaching educational policy and school leadership in this way."
"Educators and library collections catering to them receive a survey arranged by key issues that blends vignettes and research with policy reviews and more. A key to designing successful school and community interactions."
