The authentic voices of sixty successful women, identify the challenges that they have faced in their careers and the ways in which they have overcome them. These include a male work culture and reconciling the demands of work and family. The 'glass ceiling' may have moved up a little, but it is still there.

Women at the Top: Challenges, Choices and Change

Business & Money

Coleman, Marianne

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

This accessible book demonstrates the insights and skills needed by leaders in education in an increasingly diverse society. It integrates theory with practice by presenting a real life scenario in each chapter.
 Drawing on literature and examples from both the UK and international sources, it takes a stance on equity, and offers a fresh look at what it means to be a leader in education today.
 Key features:
<ul>
<li> Theory and practice are brought together in a clear and accessible way </li>
<li> It promotes an ethical stance based on values of social justice and equity </li>
<li> Strong focus on cultural diversity </li>
<li> The authors draw on their own extensive research to provide authentic and informed views</li>
</ul> The authors encourage reflective practice, particularly where leaders are faced with difficult situations where there may not be a 'right' answer. Each case study brings alive the theory and invites the reader to consider how they would apply it to their own practice. The book will be of interest to both practitioners and students of educational leadership and management.

Educational Leadership and Management: Developing Insights and Skills

Education & Teaching

Glover, Derek

Schools & Teaching

Open University Press

Leadership and Strategic Management in Education (Centre for Educational Leadership and Management)

Leadership and strategic management are both issues of central importance in raising achievement in schools and colleges and thus are at the heart of the educational debate today. This book is concerned with such major issues as: the nature of strategic management in education; the importance of vision, and mission; styles of leadership; models of educational management; and the purposes of strategic management, which here are equated with the effectiveness and improvement of the institution. It will be invaluable for students of educational management, such as those following masters degrees. It is also directly relevant to teachers and lecturers and schools of all phases and in further education colleges

Bush, Tony

Education & Reference

Sage Publications Ltd.

The authentic voices of sixty successful women, identify the challenges that they have faced in their careers and the ways in which they have overcome them. These include a male work culture and reconciling the demands of work and family. The 'glass ceiling' may have moved up a little, but it is still there.

Leadership and Diversity: Challenging Theory and Practice in Education (Education Leadership for Social Justice)

"The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly articulated frameworks for action. The text is richly supported by strong empirical research and a sometimes-intricate philosophical approach in making its case for justice and fairness in education and beyond." ―CHOICE What do we mean by diversity? Why is it an important issue for leaders of schools, colleges and universities? As society becomes increasingly diverse, there is significant international awareness in education about how this impacts on leaders and leadership. For decades the emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of leaders with specific attributes, such as women or those from ethnic minorities, to encourage a true representation of society. This far-reaching book takes a wider view, challenging the reader to recognize the importance of diversity issues and to embed diversity as central within leadership theory and practice. 
Drawing on their extensive research the authors establish a clear understanding of what diversity means and use this to develop a distinct approach to conceiving leadership, preparing leaders and acting as leaders. They explain how diversity should be a holistic issue which touches every aspect of leadership and is vital to ensuring effective and appropriate leadership for education in pluralist societies. The authors explore the history of approaches to addressing inequities in access to leadership positions and the experience of leadership, from equal opportunities, to diversity and inclusion, to capabilities approaches. 
The book also proposes fundamental and concrete changes that leaders can undertake both in their own and their organization′s practice, to reflect a real commitment to social justice in a diverse society.

Lumby, Jacky

The authors challenge the reader to reconsider leadership theory in light of notions of social justice and diversity, and to put into place newly articulated frameworks for action. The text is richly supported by strong empirical research and a sometimes-intricate philosophical approach in making its case for justice and fairness in education and beyond - CHOICE What do we mean by diversity? Why is it an important issue for leaders of schools, colleges and universities? As society becomes increasingly diverse, there is significant international awareness in education about how this impacts on leaders and leadership. For decades the emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of leaders with specific attributes, such as women or those from ethnic minorities, to encourage a true representation of society. This far-reaching book takes a wider view, challenging the reader to recognize the importance of diversity issues and to embed diversity as central within leadership theory and practice. Drawing on their extensive research the authors establish a clear understanding of what diversity means and use this to develop a distinct approach to conceiving leadership, preparing leaders and acting as leaders. They explain how diversity should be a holistic issue which touches every aspect of leadership and is vital to ensuring effective and appropriate leadership for education in pluralist societies. The authors explore the history of approaches to addressing inequities in access to leadership positions and the experience of leadership, from equal opportunities, to diversity and inclusion, to capabilities approaches. The book also proposes fundamental and concrete changes that leaders can undertake both in their own and their organization's practice, to reflect a real commitment to social justice in a diverse society.

Society does something strange to us as we get old. We are no longer seen as valued participants in the world but marginalized as burdens and problems to be solved. We become the other. This book presents a different vision of the future. Drawing on fifty interviews with people aged fifty to ninety, it proves aging is not simply passive decline but a process of learning, joy, political engagement, challenge, and achievement. For example: Mary, 83, has resisted her children’s suggestion to downsize and is fostering two teenage boys. Joseph, 68, fights for the rights of small farmers worldwide. Through their voices and the voices of many others, we come to understand both the difficulties and possibilities of aging. Increased longevity has consequences for us all. By challenging our assumptions and stereotypes, this book proves that a society that takes better account of older people is better for everyone.

The New Age of Ageing: How Society Needs to Change

Politics & Social Sciences

Lodge, Caroline

Carnell, Eileen

Social Sciences

Policy Press

Leading for Equality: Making Schools Fairer

Disentangling the concept of equality in schools can be a tricky task for those in senior, middle or classroom leadership. This book will unpack ideas of equality, equity, diversity and social justice, providing practitioners and those training to teach with an understanding of equality in order to address educational values and practice. Drawing on a wide range of case studies from schools in England, Wales and Scotland, the authors illustrate the importance of leading for equality with a clear and proactive vision for change. The authors explore these key areas: <ul>
<li>Socio-economic class</li> <li>Gender</li> <li>Sexuality</li> <li>Ethnicity</li> <li>Religion</li> <li>Migrant children</li> <li>Special learning needs and disabilities</li> </ul>
This book will serve as a handy guide for postgraduate and undergraduate students on Education Leadership and Inclusive Education courses.

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Women at the Top: Challenges, Choices and Change

Educational Leadership and Management: Developing Insights and Skills

Leadership and Strategic Management in Education (Centre for Educational Leadership and Management)

Leadership and Strategic Management in Education (Centre for Educational Leadership and Management)

Women at the Top: Challenges, Choices and Change

Women at the Top: Challenges, Choices and Change

Leadership and Diversity: Challenging Theory and Practice in Education (Education Leadership for Social Justice)

Leadership and Diversity: Challenging Theory and Practice in Education (Education Leadership for Social Justice)

The New Age of Ageing: How Society Needs to Change

Leading for Equality: Making Schools Fairer