Contents
Foreword ix
Appreciations xi
Introduction 1
Our Stories 3
Leading and Learning Together 4
Structure of the Book 6
Part I: The Capacity We Need to Cultivate Change
1. The Leadership Pivot: From Single to Many 11
Disciplinary Approaches to Leadership 11
Circular Leadership 13
Leadership for Social Justice 16
Conclusion 17
Resources and Tools for Chapter 1 17
2. The Pedagogy of Trust: Setting the Necessary Conditions 18
Gracious Space 19
Dynamic Mindfulness 22
Arts Integration 23
Personal Narratives 23
Addressing Conflict 27
Organizational Meetings: In-Person and Virtual Learning Exchanges 29
Conclusion 30
Resources and Tools for Chapter 2 31
3. Community as Text: Harnessing the Assets of People and Place 32
Community Learning Exchange Axioms 33
Ecologies of Knowing 34
Our Communities as Text 36
The Role of Storytelling: Pláticas and Testimonios 38
Conclusion 41
Resources and Tools for Chapter 3 42
Part II: Changes in Practice
4. Practitioner-Research in Action 45
Leaders and Teachers as Practitioner-Researchers 45
Community Learning Exchange Pedagogy and Protocols 47
Liberatory Design: Modes, Mindsets, and Actions 56
Conclusion 61
Resources and Tools for Chapter 4 61
5. Evidence-Based Observations 62
Equitable Access and Rigor 64
Instructional Antidotes: Tried-and-True Practices 67
Useful Observation Processes 68
Conclusion 78
Resources and Tools for Chapter 5 78
6. Effective Conversations, Not Feedback 79
Shifting to Post-Observation Conversations 81
Effective Conversation Guide 82
Results of Engaging in Effective Post-Observation Conversations 87
Analysis of Post-Observation Conversations 89
Resources and Tools for Chapter 6 91
7. Authentic and Meaningful Professional Learning 92
Transfer to Classroom Practices: Temporary or Permanent? 94
Reimagining District and School Leadership 101
Conclusion 105
Resources and Tools for Chapter 7 105
8. Leading and Learning With Joy and Justice 106
Glossary 112
Appendix A: Resources 115
Appendix B: EdD Dissertations of Practitioner-Researchers 117
Appendix C: General Resources for Leading and Learning Together: Cultivating School Change From Within Community Learning Exchange 122
References 123
Index 137
About the Authors 145
