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Transform struggling schools into thriving learning environments with this practical guide in WestEd's VITAL Education Series.
Leading With Urgency introduces a practical, field-tested framework designed to help K-12 principals navigate the complex challenges of leading meaningful school change efforts. While especially relevant for schools facing persistent performance gaps, the framework provides valuable guidance for any leader seeking to accelerate improvement, strengthen instructional practices, and foster lasting success for students and communities. The author describes five essential levers--building relational trust and clarity, treating time as a resource, leading instruction, surfacing and shifting mental models, and implementing with purpose and staged support--that empower leaders to focus their efforts where they matter most. Each lever is supported by research, actionable tools, and real-world case studies that illuminate how urgent, intentional leadership can lead to lasting change. Written with both empathy and conviction, Leading With Urgency affirms that while the challenges of school improvement are complex, the path forward is clear and attainable. More than a guidebook, this is a call to action for leaders who refuse to settle for incremental progress and are determined to make a meaningful difference for students, teachers, and communities. Book Features:Thanks for subscribing!
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