The Promise of Collective Leadership: Increasing Educator Retention and Enhancing Student Learning (a Framework to Reflect, Elevate, and Value Leaders

In an age of burnout, school leaders must share power. Authors Stacey Schultz and Patrice E. Fenton offer a practical guide to collective leadership, showing how to include teachers, students, and families as vital team members. This human-centered process helps leaders build trust, increase teacher retention, and initiate, sustain, and reap the benefits of positive outcomes through strong, collaborative leadership.

K-12 administrators, teacher leaders, and curriculum instructors can use this book to:

• Reorient their leadership style to promote collaborative innovation and group solutions
• Promote agency, accountability, and active contributions among all teammates
• Assign clear roles and tasks that capitalize on team members' strengths and knowledge
• Build a culture of authenticity and belonging among students, teachers, and families
• Share personal knowledge and experience to empower colleagues and encourage growth

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Engaging Collective Leadership
Chapter 2: Optimizing the Power of Agency
Chapter 3: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging
Chapter 4: Improving Knowledge Sharing and Exposing the Hidden Curriculum
Conclusion
References and Resources
Index

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Solution Tree
Published: 03/31/2026
ISBN: 9781958590911
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 10.01h x 7.04w x 0.39d