The Lifeworld of Leadership

by Thomas J. Sergiovanni

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"Sergiovanni's book gives life and meaning to the words 'lifeworld'and 'systemsworld'--bringing a new and insightful perspective tothe discourse on school reform--and challenges school leaders togain a more holistic view of students and interaction in theteaching-learning process."--Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director,The National Association of Secondary School Principals "Once again, Sergiovanni has used his remarkable and unique insightto bring clarity to a major challenge of current show more leadership--theuse of standards. He has managed to contextualize the issue ofstandards, through looking at the 'lifeworld' of schools, in a wayno one else has. This is a fresh and thought-provoking take on asubject school leaders must understand."--Paul D. Houston,executive director, American Association of SchoolAdministrators This inspiring book calls for leaders who act according to theunique culture, values, and needs of their schools. Tom Sergiovanniexamines why this "lifeworld" is so vital to school success andshows how local leadership can make the difference in creatinghealthy, rigorous schools. He explores the crucial link betweenschool character and school improvement. By building institutionalcharacter at the local level, principals, superintendents, andpolicymakers can not only protect the lifeworld of their schoolsbut also craft an educational system based on layered loyalties andshared accountability. show less

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Thomas J. Sergiovanni

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Thomas J. Sergiovanni is Lillian Radford Professor of Education and Administration, senior fellow at the Center for Educational Leadership, and founder of the Trinity Principals' Center at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

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