School Leadership That Works

From Research to Results

by Robert Marzano , Timothy William Waters , Brian A. McNulty

Number of pages: 194

Publisher: ASCD: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development

BBB Library: Education

ISBN: 9781416602279



About the Authors

Robert Marzano : Marzano is co-founder and CEO of Marzano Research in Centennial, Colorado.He

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Timothy William Waters : Waters serves on the Board of Directors of the National Education

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Brian A. McNulty : Brian A. McNulty is Vice President of Field Services at McREL

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Editorial Review

What does research tell us about the effects of school leadership on student achievement? What specific leadership practices make a real difference in school effectiveness? How should school leaders use these practices in their day-to-day management of schools and during the stressful times that accompany major change initiatives? Robert J. Marzano, Timothy Waters, and Brian A. McNulty provide answers to these and other questions in School Leadership That Works.

Book Reviews

"School Leadership That Works gives school administrators the guidance they need to provide strong leadership for better schools." - " ASCD

"I think this is a comprehensive text that makes it possible for school leaders to do the next thing — Act . " - Center for Teaching Quality

"School Leadership That Works gives school administrators the guidance they need to provide strong leadership for better schools." - Questia

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Wisdom to Share

We hope that school leaders have learned to translate their vision into plans and their plans into actions that will change not only our schools, but potentially, the world.

The time for improving our schools is short. The opportunity to lead is ours. The only thing left is to act.

At no time in recent memory has the need for effective and inspired leadership been more pressing than it’s today.

Human beings are usually at their best when they operate from a set of strong ideals and beliefs.

One important role of the school principal is to protect teachers from undue distractions and outside interference.

One important role of the school principal is to protect teachers from undue distractions and outside interference.

An effective leader builds a culture that positively influences teachers, who, in turn, positively influence students.

Effective communication is considered the glue that holds together all other responsibilities of leadership.