{"product_id":"the-purposeful-principal-jamie-almanzzan-9781071924556","title":"The Purposeful Principal: Practices for Leading Joyful, Successful Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead schools where every student thrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn engaged principal plays a major role in a school′s success, yet many educational leaders take the position without enough of the practical tools to turn their ideas into action. \u003cem\u003eThe Purposeful Principal\u003c\/em\u003e provides the on-the-ground guidance leaders need to close the knowing-doing gap and foster an \"Every Single Student Mindset.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on twenty-seven leadership competencies, this essential guide moves beyond theory to offer job-embedded resources and real-world practice opportunities. It addresses the urgent need for leaders to challenge inequity, dismantle outdated systems, and build new pathways that lead to joyful and successful learning environments for every student.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop an \"Every Single Student Mindset\" by focusing on five core learning conditions: affirming student identities, creating supportive and collaborative learning environments, fostering caring educators, implementing responsive teaching practices, and building equitable systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage in deep self-reflection to confront systemic biases and take courageous, \"audacious actions\" to dismantle inequitable practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultivate relational trust with students, staff, and the community to create a positive school culture where all students feel valued and affirmed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMove from belief to action with concrete examples and practical exercises designed for immediate application in your school\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Purposeful Principal \u003c\/em\u003eis not an intellectual exercise; it is a practical resource for leaders ready to do the hard work of disrupting the status quo. By learning while doing, you will cultivate the vision, courage, and skills to create a school where every single student can experience joy and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamie Almanzán,Aaron M. Johnson,Graig Meyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1071924559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781071924556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.01h x 7.01w x 0.81d","brand":"Jamie Almanzán","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48998460260607,"sku":"9781071924556","price":26.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-purposeful-principal-jamie-almanzzan-9781071924556","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}