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Title: To the Mountaintop: Transforming Educational Equity as a School Leader. EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1259
Language: English
Authors: Jasmine James, Melissa Brown-Sims, Melissa Arellanes, Eric Larsen, Sarah Mae Olivar, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University
Source: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2025.
Availability: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Brown University Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-7990; Fax: 401-863-1290; e-mail: annenberg@brown.edu; Web site: https://annenberg.brown.edu/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Information Analyses
Descriptors: School Administration, Principals, Administrator Role, Equal Education, Instructional Leadership, Educational Research, Teacher Persistence, Labor Turnover, Teacher Administrator Relationship, School Culture, Educational Environment, Family Involvement, Community Involvement, School Community Relationship, Family School Relationship, Administrator Education, Professional Development
Abstract: School leaders, particularly principals, can be true difference makers. Having a strong school leader can shape productive learning environments, give high-quality teachers the support they need, and influence student outcomes. This literature review synthesizes research on the role that school leaders, specifically principals, play in addressing inequities and promoting student success in educational settings, and the impact equity focused school leaders can have on improving educational outcomes for all students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Additionally, this review discusses the changing landscape of education policy and its implications for school leadership by emphasizing the need for equity-centered leadership practices that create inclusive and supportive school environments, and the impact effective principal preparation and development programs play in equipping school leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to foster equitable learning environments in their schools. This literature review also explores the influence that equity-focused school leaders have on teacher and principal retention, the principal pipeline, school culture and climate, and family and community engagement.
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