Protecting and Promoting School Choice

EFI Publications

School Leadership: Communication as Core Skill

The article emphasizes that effective communication is integral to school leadership, shifting from a peripheral role to a central one. It argues that leadership is perceived through experiences rather than mere announcements. This perspective is presented in the context of educational administration.

Key Points

  • Communication is central to how leaders are understood and trusted.
  • It has evolved from a supporting function to a core aspect of leadership.
  • Leadership evaluation now heavily depends on communicative experiences.

Implications for Educational Freedom

This could indirectly support educational freedom by encouraging transparent communication from school leaders about options like charters and vouchers, empowering parents with better information. However, it has no direct implications for school choice or parental rights policies.

Source: Communication Is Experienced, Not Announced

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