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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Richardson, Lystra M., 1954- Power of poetry for school leadership. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, ©2003 (OCoLC)606951142 Online version: Richardson, Lystra M., 1954- Power of poetry for school leadership. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, ©2003 (OCoLC)609436746 |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Lystra M Richardson |
ISBN: | 0810847086 9780810847088 |
OCLC Number: | 51544461 |
Notes: | "Scarecrow Education book." |
Description: | xi, 125 pages ; 23 cm |
Contents: | Challenges of School Leadership -- The External Context -- The Internal Context -- The Nature of School Leadership -- The Value of Poetry -- What Is Poetry? -- Uses of Poetry -- The Value of Poetry -- The Relevance of Poetry in School Leadership -- Perceptive Leadership -- Leading with Attention and Insight -- Enhancing Communication. |
Responsibility: | Lystra M. Richardson. |
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Dr. Richardson weaves a poetic tapestry of the art of school leadership and its importance in today's changing educational world. The Power of Poetry and School Leadership is an enlightening depiction as to how principals can use poetry to enhance their communication skills to provide inspiring messages. Enjoyable and timely reading! -- Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director, National Association of Secondary School Principals Principals know the importance and power of poetry in the language arts learning process for students. Poetry can be just as important and meaningful in our own personal learning process. This book can be a tool to help school leaders think deeply about their practice, pay closer attention to the needs of people in schools, and inspire others with enhanced insights and communication skills. -- Paul Young, president, National Association of Elementary School Principals Read more...

