Leading Learning and Wellbeing Together

""This book explores how to distribute leadership in practice by leading together through collective job crafting. The authors capture how leadership is shared among others when agreed priorities are established and pursued. The account is compelling as it is narrated through the stories of educators."" - James P. Spillane, Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Professor in Learning and Organizational Change, School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University; Professor of Human Development and Social Policy, Professor of Learning Sciences, Professor (by courtesy) of Management and Organizations and Faculty Associate at Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research. ""The Connection network of practitioner leaders work to address educational inequities faced by children in disadvantaged areas. It equips education leaders to think, act and lead differently. This book guides leaders on how to lead learning and wellbeing collectively, connecting research with practice, to improve student outcomes.."" - Sue Cridge, National Manager & Lead, The Connection, The Smith Family ""Collective leadership brings out the best in school teaching teams in the most sustainable ways. This book shows leaders how to lead pedagogy and wellbeing together in the increasingly complex landscape of schools today. Leaders who practice collective job crafting on a shared priority build the relational capacity for improvement."" - Jon Eckert, Copple Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership, Executive Director, Baylor Center for School Leadership