What distributed leadership in schools really means
Distributed leadership is shared responsibility with clear purpose. It spreads decision-making across a school, while keeping direction and standards steady.
I write this blog for educators who want to think more clearly about the work of leading and learning. Each article explores a practical challenge in schools, then offers ideas that can be applied in real contexts. Topics include distributed leadership, learning walks, teacher workload, classroom climate, writing, belonging, future-focused learning, and effective use of teacher time.
Distributed leadership is shared responsibility with clear purpose. It spreads decision-making across a school, while keeping direction and standards steady.
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