A teacher is rebuffed when trying to interest her school in implementing a new program that she believes will well serve middle-school students—in both the short- and long-term. This case delves into struggles teachers face with becoming leaders in their schools—including whether to leave the classroom for a principal’s office.
Discussion Questions
- What might Ms. Justiniano do from within her role as a teacher to develop the college-visit program?
- What strategies could Ms. Justiniano employ to develop allies at her school?
- How can Ms. Justiniano deal effectively with the members of the School Leadership Team?
- What mechanisms might be put in place so that all members of School Leadership Teams, or any school-based teams, feel they have a voice in decision-making?
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By
Elizabeth Gil
TNLI
Affiliate:
New York city
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