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Student-Centered Leadership offers a timely and thoughtful resource for school leaders who want to turn their ideals into action. Written by educational leadership expert Viviane Robinson, the book shows leaders how they can make a bigger difference to the quality of teaching and learning in their school and ultimately improve their students' performance.

This book is based not on fad or fashion but on the best available evidence about the impact of different types of leadership on student outcomes. The book includes examples of five types of leadership practice as well as rich accounts of the knowledge and skills that leaders need to employ them with confidence.

Filled with practical lessons, clear information, and much inspiration, Robinson encourages leaders to experiment with changing how they lead so they can transform their schools for the better.

Student-Centered Leadership is part of the Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education series.

Praise for Student-Centered Leadership

"Student-Centered Leadership shines with clarity and practical, powerful ideas. Add this book to your leadership library."-Michael Fullan, author, The Six Secrets of Change and Leading in a Culture of Change

"Viviane Robinson's compelling book is both evidence based and profoundly practical."-Steve Munby, chief executive, National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services, England

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