This groundbreaking book, titled The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World, focuses on effectively leading schools in the digital age (21st Century and beyond) where a majority of all stakeholders including students, staff, parents, community members, and business owners are digital natives.
Written by an award-winning practitioner and international scholar, the author infuses this approach as it applies to all aspects of school leadership. Chapters include Leading Schools in Today's World, Social Media for School Leaders 101, The Importance of Being a Life-Long Learner, Closing the Achievement Gap, Ethics and Leadership, Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, School Climate and School Culture, Work-Life Balance, Professional Learning Network, Leading for Inclusiveness, Educational Policy, School Law, School Finance and Human Resources, and Tips for School Leaders.
The book will become a staple in university school leadership programs across the country.
A must-read for all aspiring and practicing school leaders.
Dr. Todd Whitaker (Leading author and speaker on Educational Leadership)
Dr. Fowler’s work shines an important light on the necessary transition of modern educational leaders. This book provides a glowing marker on the educational landscape, utilizing practical advice and personal experience to guide current leadership practices for the success of today’s students in tomorrow’s world.
Kenneth J. Hopkins Jr. (Former Assistant Principal of the Year and Current Principal, Rhode Island)