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School Leadership that Works: From Research to Results

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What can school leaders really do to increase student achievement, and which leadership practices have the biggest impact on school effectiveness? For the first time in the history of leadership research in the United States, here's a book that answers these questions definitively and gives you a list of leadership competencies that are research-based. Drawing from 35 years of studies, the authors explain critical leadership principles that every administrator needs to know: (1) 21 leadership responsibilities that have a significant effect on student learning and the correlation of each responsibility to academic achievement gains; (2) The difference between first-order and second-order change and the leadership responsibilities--in rank order--that are most important for each; (3) How to choose the right work to focus on to improve student achievement; (4) The advantages and disadvantages of comprehensive school reform models for improving student achievement; (5) 11 factors and 39 actions that help you take a site-specific approach to improving student achievement; and (6) A five-step plan for effective school leadership that includes a strong team, distributed responsibilities, and 31 team action steps.

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... Although research has recognized the impact of effective principal leadership on individual student learning and achievement, much of the research regarding the effects of leadership on student learning needs clarification . While research tells us that principals have indirect effects on students and student learning (Marzano et al., 2005), it has ignored the possibility of principals having a direct and profound effect on students' experiences of school. By exploring the topic of leadership through the eyes of the student, we can begin to see whether and how principals are directly impacting students in more concrete ways. ...
... Collaboration is essential for promoting professional growth in schools. Effective principals do this by encouraging reflective practice, communicating with teachers, expanding teachers' professional repertoire, and strengthening professional relationships (Fullan, 1993;Marzano et al, 2005). Instructional leaders' direct and indirect effects on achievement serve to create a school culture characterized by professional collaboration and learning associated with school improvement (Southworth, 2002). ...
... Although research has recognized the impact of effective principal leadership on individual students (Cotton, 1999;Nettles & Herrington, 2007), much of the research regarding the effects of leadership on student learning remains unclear . Researchers have frequently sought to explore the relationship between the instructional behaviors of principals and student achievement (Marzano et al., 2005), yet all but a few have neglected to include, or even consider, the relationships principals have with students as a significant variable. Despite this, there is evidence to suggest that principals know leadership behaviors that focus on student learning are important. ...
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The need for principals to have the time and tools to focus on instruction and student learning has continued to intensify. At the same time, the incongruence between what principals want to do instructionally and have time to do, creates dire consequences for school leaders and their work in making a difference in schools regarding staff and student improvement. This study examines whether and how principals take their lead from students, and use student voice, to create more responsive schools, and more responsible models of leadership. In order to describe and explain whether and how principals have used students’ perspectives to meaningfully structure their experiences of school and learning, I explore how students can naturally inform the work being done by principals in order to bring students’ attitudes and feelings about school, learning and leadership into the dominant discourse on effective administrative practice. I consider issues of student agency and voice within four very different elementary school settings. Further, I consider the challenges students face, and the ways principals are preparing to address these challenges. In this study I address roadblocks to responsive leadership in urban, suburban, and rural schools using a cogenerative qualitative approach that principals and students can use to create new dialogue and shared theories that are focused on improving both administrative function and the instructional programs of their schools. This approach has revealed a new shared theory which includes students in models of school leadership. Central to this theory is a call for principals to use more student-driven approaches to guiding their principalship, so that students can be empowered as learners and school leaders in their own right.
... Open coding of classroom observational data identified salient features of instruction, while interview and team meeting transcripts fleshed out the descriptions of enacted policies and protocols. Initial coding facilitated the identification of salient topics and the secondary constant comparative coding facilitated our identification, comparison, and sorting of data points according to similarities and differences (Strauss & Corbin, 1990). Categorical analyses were then applied to school-based data (i.e., the artifacts previously mentioned) and the codebook was expanded and revised to accommodate additional data. ...
... While the demands of external compliance are often achieved when teachers and support personnel simply comply with protocols developed in a top-down decision-making model (Marzano, et al., 2005), the CCCC site director (Ms. Cooper) manages the day-to-day operations for the building, with educational coordinators overseeing and supporting the Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms. ...
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... Leadership is a crucial factor in promoting student success, as noted by multiple researchers [2,51,70,101,102]. Leaders who create a positive school culture and prioritize high-quality teaching practices are more likely to create a learning environment where students can thrive. ...
... Furthermore, parental involvement has been linked to improved student achievement, as noted by Akbar et. al. [103] and Fan and Chen [101] and can be facilitated through strategies like family engagement programs and clear communication between families and schools. ...
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... They know that these mistakes offer important opportunities for personal and pedagogical growth. According to the research of Marzano, Waters, and McNulty (2001), teacher leaders should be role models not only for their students but also for their colleagues in the educational community. This is not to downplay the significance of sound pedagogical practices; quite the contrary. ...
... This is not to downplay the significance of sound pedagogical practices; quite the contrary. Teacher leaders are held in high esteem by their peers and administrators because of their demonstrated mastery of fundamental teaching concepts and methods, as found in studies by Marzano, Waters, and McNulty (2001). However, it is important to acknowledge that educators can also be regarded as leaders when they exhibit a sense of vulnerability. ...
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... Schools are influenced by school leaders in a variety of ways. Among their responsibilities are the supervision of the school's workforce, the creation of a school's culture and traditions, the establishment of school rules, and the supervision of teaching (Marzano & Waters, 2005). In a recent study, Marzano & Waters (2005) asserted that school leadership is associated with several aspects of school success, including the effectiveness of teachers, the ethos of a school, and the effectiveness of learning interventions. ...
... Among their responsibilities are the supervision of the school's workforce, the creation of a school's culture and traditions, the establishment of school rules, and the supervision of teaching (Marzano & Waters, 2005). In a recent study, Marzano & Waters (2005) asserted that school leadership is associated with several aspects of school success, including the effectiveness of teachers, the ethos of a school, and the effectiveness of learning interventions. Principals have been shown to have a significant influence on school performance in several studies (Barth, 2001;Fuller et al., 2007). ...
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... Tais dimensões de práticas permitem estabelecer metas compartilhadas, o desenvolvimento profissional dos docentes e criar condições organizacionais que promovam uma cultura de colaboração (BOLÍVAR, 2010a;BOLÍVAR, 2015). Desta forma, a liderança pedagógica pode estar associada ao desenvolvimento de práticas específicas e a dinâmicas de influência que contribuem para a estabilidade, a qualidade do ensino e a melhoria do rendimento escolar dos alunos (ROBINSON et al., 2008;HALLINGER;MURPHY, 1985;MARZANO et al., 2005;LEITHWOOD et al., 2006). Visto dessa forma, é pertinente representar tal tipo de liderança como uma rede de relações que gera processos de confluência entre diversos atores e práticas educacionais, as quais podem ser evidenciadas no sistema, na organização e nas interações entre os envolvidos. ...
... Um estudo desenvolvido pela Universidade Diego Portales em 2018, sobre as necessidades de formação dos líderes escolares, identificou que em todos os casos estudados (Califórnia/EUA, Reino Unido, Austrália e México) observa-se o desenvolvimento de padrões e que eles podem ser agrupados em, ao menos, quatro domínios ou competências comuns (estratégico, pedagógico, organizacional e de participação), pelo os quais as práticas de gestão escolar devem ser orientadas. Estas mesmas áreas também convergem com o que as pesquisas apontam a respeito daquelas práticas que impactam as condições de ensino, favorecem os aprendizados e, portanto, a qualidade do ensino (MARZANO et al., 2005;JANTZI, 2005;ROBINSON et al., 2008). ...
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... The concept "classroom instruction" is defined as "teaching practices including instructional strategies, the usage of data to make instructional decisions and advancing student learning (Marzano et al., 2005;Rayor, 2010). Enhancing the calibre of classroom instruction has emerged as a significant obstacle for both educational scholars and practitioners (Leithwood et al., 2020;Thoonen et al., 2011). ...
... In this study, classroom instruction concentrated on student learning in the realm of EML and composed of research from three literatures linking well-built, high efficacy teaching strategies (Marzano et al., 2005), using students' data to give teaching decisions (Rayor, 2010;Williams, 2011), and employing of technology to facilitate face-to-face education (Means et al., 2010). Starting from this point, we can emphasise that teachers should primarily use effective learning strategies and care about the learning differences of students while they teach effectively in the classroom. ...
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... Deal and Kennedy (1983) described that strong school culture can improve the education and school effectiveness, and also build consistency internally that makes it easier for the students to learn, teachers to teach, and all the stakeholders to improve the process of instruction. Through participating community, head of the institutions develop positive and safe environment for learning that enhance the performance of institutions (Cotton, 2003;Malik et al., 2022;Marzano et al., 2005). Further, head teachers cultivate the school climate positive and supportive by using the awareness of the leadership, and cultural, political and social dynamics of school community (Kor & Opare, 2017)), treating students fairly and equally, talking and listening to students, encouragement, praising and recognizing students for their achievements, providing safe and secure learning environments, and modeling expectation and respect for all stakeholders (Harris & Lowery, 2002;Ozgenel, 2020). ...
... Head teacher can promote shared leadership in different ways such as encouraging staffs for their own professional development, conducting evaluation of instructional data collectively, and facilitating shared decision making for academic success of all the learners. Mutual leadership develops the trust rapport in which head of institution offers different opportunities for the staff involvement with adopting flexible approaches (Kouzes & Posner, 2017;Marzano et al., 2005). Distributive leadership is essential for school improvement and effective use of resources. ...
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... Although not a defn i tive con clu sion, Robinson et al. (2008) and Marzano et al. (2005) found a cor re la tion between greater prin ci pal atten tion on activ i ties related to teach ing and learn ing and greater aca demic gains for stu dents. Many stud ies also have made con nec tions between voucher accep tance, usage, and stu dent aca demic per for mance. ...
... Perhaps there are other driv ers of the deci sion that have not been con sid ered here that would pro duce impor tant rec om men da tions for pol icy that could improve the pro gram. Another poten tial area of fur ther study could con nect the link described by Robinson et al. (2008) and Marzano et al. (2005) between prin ci pal time usage and stu dent achieve ment and the fnd ings of research ers such as Egalite and Wolf (2016) and Figlio and Kar bownik (2016) on achieve ment diff er ences of voucher and nonvoucher stu dents. A future study could seek to explore prin ci pal expe ri ence of time usage and the achieve ment of their stu dents who both receive and do not receive vouch ers. ...
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... Teachers are empowered to act with efficacy when they are given the space to affect student learning by contributing to school improvement [65]. One way that leaders can work to build a culture of respect and shared leadership is by acknowledging educators' expertise [66]. This acknowledgment can be explicit, such as naming observed skills and strengths of co-teachers during observations or classroom walk-throughs. ...
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... However, every school principal's excellence greatly influences student motivation and academic achievement. The quality of leadership matters in determining teachers' encouragement and teaching quality, which subsequently affects students' performance (Fullan, 2001;Leithwood & Jantzi, 2006;Leithwood et al., 2004;Marzano et al., 2001;Sergiovanni, 2001). Labeling education as effective in the Ghanaian concept is based on the student's educational outcomes. ...
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... Professional development, in the context of promoting the effectiveness of teachers and school administrators for student growth and success, is of paramount importance (Hirsh, 2009). Recognizing the crucial role of school leadership in supporting potential changes and enhancing the quality of education is increasingly evident (Kythreotis & Pashiardis, 2006;Marzano et al., 2001). ...
... As the leaders of schools, principals also bear the responsibility of ensuring that all stakeholders are cared, taken into account and given the opportunity to succeed (Sergiovanni, 2005). Thus, the actions of principals directly and indirectly affect both the administrative and instructional processes of schools (Marzano, Waters, & McNulty, 2005). ...
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... The teacher recruitment process must be carried out carefully to ensure that only the best teachers can join MTsN 1 Pesawaran. In addition to academic competence, aspects of personality and professional ethics must also be considered in teacher selection (Marzano et al., 2001). ...
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... Administrators emphasizing compliance often implement a topdown decision-making model (Marzano et al., 2005). External compliance is achieved when teachers and support personnel comply with protocols developed and implemented by the administration, with little to no collaborative input. ...
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... Leadership is a crucial factor in promoting student success, as noted by multiple researchers [2,48,67,102,103]. Leaders who create a positive school culture and prioritize high-quality teaching practices are more likely to create a learning environment where students can thrive. ...
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... Effective leadership practices have been widely acknowledged as crucial for achieving educational excellence in secondary schools (Marzano, Waters, & McNulty, 2001). This case study aims to explore the influence of enhanced leadership practices on educational excellence in secondary schools, focusing specifically on the diverse educational landscape of the Ghotki District in Sindh. ...
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This study examines the impact of enhanced leadership practices on educational excellence in secondary schools in Ghotki District, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan. It involves 180 secondary school teachers, 25 head teachers, and 260 students. The aim is to understand the influence of effective leadership practices on academic achievement, and overall school performance. Qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, surveys, and observations, are employed to explore connections between leadership practices and educational outcomes. Factors and strategies employed by effective school leaders that contribute to educational excellence are identified through analysis of perspectives from teachers, head teachers, and students. The study found that enhanced leadership practices have a significant positive effect (β = 0.797, p < .001) on excellence in educational performance. The implications of these findings for educational stakeholders and policymakers contribute to the existing knowledge on leadership's role in achieving educational excellence. This research provides valuable guidance for improving leadership practices in Ghotki District and informs educational policy and professional development initiatives in Hyderabad Sindh, with the ultimate goal of enhancing education quality and creating an optimal learning environment in secondary schools
... • Specific to transformational leadership, Moir et al. (2014) found that teachers preferred transformational leaders who developed engagement through high levels of interpersonal skills such as trust and aligned their staff by placing a premium on student achievement. • Behaviours that impacted student learning the most were those resulting in what Marzano et al. (2005) referred to as 'second-order change' (p. 113). ...
... As Marzano et al. (2001) said that institutions have their own special cultures which are the mixture of some specific qualities, beliefs and feelings. Institutional cultures highlights their insight base in a particular way, for example creating amazing football groups, high SAT scores, trained classrooms and talented auto mechanics. ...
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... School administrators have official duties to enforce discipline in their schools, to overcome disciplinary problems and to ensure the continuity of the disciplinary process. Studies have highlighted the importance of principals' role in building and maintaining safe and positive learning environments (Marzano et al., 2001;Sebastian & Allensworth, 2012). Principals make key disciplinary decisions in their schools and are responsible for creating fair schools (DeMatthews et al., 2017). ...
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