Principal 2.0 (eBook)

Michael Fullan is an internationally known authority on educational leadership. Professor emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, Fullan is Global Co-Director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning. He is an adviser and consultant on major education reform initiatives around the world. His previous books include Change Leader, The Six Secrets of Change, and Leading in a Culture of Change.

Preface ix

Chapter One: The Three Keys: Picking Up the Pieces 1

Chapter Two: A Long Time Coming 13

Chapter Three: Spirit Work: The First Key for Maximizing Impact 33

Chapter Four: Contextual Literacy: The Second Key for Maximizing Impact 59

Chapter Five: Systemness in Action: The Third Key for Maximizing Impact 95

Chapter Six: Future Making 145

References 169

Acknowledgments 175

About the Author 177

Index 179

Praise for The Principal 2.0

"At a time when school leaders throughout the world are facing unprecedented challenges, Fullan has come up with inspirational guidance as to how best to respond. As someone struggling with system change in various contexts, I find his advice both authoritative and challenging. Essential reading for me."
--Mel Ainscow, Emeritus Professor, University of Manchester and Professor of Education, University of Glasgow

"This book provides essential guidance for principals on how to navigate change and thrive at a time when school leadership has never been more critical."
--Amanda Datnow, Chancellor's Associates Endowed Chair and Professor, Education Studies, Associate Dean and Faculty Equity Advisor, School of Social Sciences, University of California, San Diego

"Michael Fullan lights the path and continues to ignite our mission as educational leaders. If we have the courage, his words here will show us the way to improve our teams, our schools, our systems, and ourselves to positively impact student outcomes."
--Dan Wilharber, Principal, Scott Highlands Middle School

"Fullan is a master of unearthing the nuances of leadership that help create success. This book and the narratives within highlight successful strategies for system transformation based on the critical role of the principal. What is clear is that if you are to change a system, first you need to change yourself and your own views of what constitutes powerful and enduring leadership. Fullan's analysis and reflections help guide the way to the right doors and toward pathways to achieve the transformation we desire and need."
--Jordan Tinney, Retired Superintendent, Surrey School District, British Columbia

"I love this manuscript. It speaks to my personal beliefs as an educator, a coach, consultant, adjunct, a former principal, community member, and, most importantly, as a grandparent of school age children in systems that is challenging for them (almost daily), it speaks to me about people and relationships and the possibility of promise for schools and for the future of leadership. The focus on culture, self-care, humanity and context is central to the work of current school leaders."
--Ruth Hellams, Retired Principal, Educate Consultant, Adjunct Faculty