Setting high standards will be discussed more fully in next month's edition of this series, but setting high standards also belongs in a discussion of good leadership. Knows that anyone in any role can be an effective leader. But teachers, counselors, parents, students, and community members all can be effective leaders, as well. Consciously chooses to share leadership . One mark of a good leader is that of encouraging others to take on leadership roles.
Shared leadership means that more voices can be heard.
If leadership is shared with various stakeholders made up of females and males from different races, classes, ethnicities, and neighborhoods, then the process is one that is inclusive of, and respectful of, diverse perspectives. Builds bridges between the school, the family and communities. Parental involvement is crucial to a child's success. Yet many schools have trouble getting parents involved. We keep trying the same old strategies and get frustrated when they don't work.