Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership

The Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership, second edition, explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by urban schools and leaders, examining the impact of community, district, school, and teacher leadership on urban education. It also explores conceptualizations of urban ecologies and other critical geographies, and how these shape understandings in educational contexts. Contributions focus on social, technological, international, and other processes with intersections of race, class, gender, power, politics, and capital, and how they influence urban educational leadership.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The second edition of the highly acclaimed Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership is now available. This comprehensive guide delves into the distinct characteristics of urban schools and the leadership roles that impact urban students and communities. It explores the multifaceted influence of community, district, school, and teacher leadership on urban education, highlighting the complex interplay of factors shaping these educational environments.

In this edition, we take a deeper dive into conceptualizations of urban ecologies and other critical geographies, examining how they shape our understanding of educational contexts. Contributions to this edition focus on exploring social, technological, international, and other processes that intersect with issues of race, class, gender, power, politics, and capital, ultimately influencing urban educational leadership. We also incorporate place and space-based theories and discourses that shape urban realities, including networks, assemblages, safe/brave spaces, placemaking, flow, third spaces, homeplaces, and urban normativity.

The Handbook of Urban Educational Leadership provides a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of urban education and develop effective leadership strategies. It offers a wealth of insights and perspectives, drawing from the latest research and experiences, to help navigate the challenges and opportunities inherent in urban schools. Whether you are a seasoned urban educator or just beginning your journey, this book is a must-read for anyone committed to improving the lives of students and communities in urban settings.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 254 x 185 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475851540
Edition number: 2nd Edition