Urban School Leadership / JB Leadership Library in Education (PDF)

This important book, written by educational expert and urban
school leader, Tom Payzant, offers a realistic understanding of
what urban school leadership looks like from the inside. Payzant
shares his first-hand knowledge of the unique managerial,
instructional, and political tasks of this role. Effectively
combining practical lessons and research, Urban School Leadership
includes in-depth analysis of various leadership concerns. The book
covers topics such as improving student achievement, working with
unions, building community, and maintaining and developing
resources. Most importantly, it offers stories of real school
leaders whose successes and missteps reveal the inherent
"messiness" of this difficult job.

Urban School Leadership is part of the Jossey-Bass Leadership
Library in Education series.

"This important book provides compelling examples of how
effective leaders can have hope, see progress, and achieve success
for all children in the schools and districts they
lead."--Richard Riley, former United States Secretary of
Education

"Tom Payzant is one of the few people who could provide such a
comprehensive, useful book for educational leaders at all levels.
This very practical book is grounded in the important experiences
and impressive judgment of one of our nation's most successful
school superintendents"--Jon Schnur, co-founder and CEO, New
Leaders for New Schools

"Tom Payzant is one of the finest urban educators of our
generation. Urban School Leadership is compelling, crisp, and
wise--providing a clear path for those dedicated to improving
the trajectory of children's lives."--Timothy F.C. Knowles,
executive director, Center for Urban School Improvement, University
of Chicago

"Urban School Leadership is a must read for anyone interested in
the landscape of urban public education in America."--Beverly
Hall, superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools