The Collaborative on Political Leadership in the Superintendency (CPLS) was formed to help equip public school district superintendents everywhere with the knowledge and tools to effectively navigate the politics of education in service of healthy and supportive school communities that cultivate excellent teaching and student learning for all.
To increase access to specific ideas for navigating today’s politics, superintendents need tangible examples, tools, and resources. They need a flexible field book that can help them navigate politics effectively in their own communities with consideration to regional and local context. The Superintendents Political Leadership Field Book focuses on local politics, and includes resources for self-reflection and information about how to educate oneself on state and national politics as well.
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Our Collaborative is focused on equipping superintendents with the political acumen to make positive change in a complex environment.
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Political Leadership in the Superintendency: an Emergent Framework
Political leadership requires specific knowledge, skills and dispositions
To increase access to specific ideas for navigating today’s politics, superintendents need tangible examples, tools, and resources. They need tools that can help them navigate politics effectively in their own communities with consideration to regional and local context, especially tools that help to discern the political pressures at play.
A curated list of guidance, articles and tools that can shed light on current political dynamics.
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