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This collection explores the political philosophy and theoretical foundations of educational administration and leadership as they influence our understanding, analysis and practice in the field.
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Smyth introduces this special issue with the claim that the question of 'how to pursue forms of leadership that listen to and attend to the voices of...young people' is the 'most urgent issue of our times'. Of special concern to him in recent times has been the increasing number of such students who are poorly served by schools and are, in effect, pushed out of the institution of schooling by a system that is largely uncaring and remote from their needs and interests. This article looks at the hardening of educational policy, student participation in reform efforts, leaders and followers, the moral purpose of educational leadership, and what counts as 'genuine' participation.
Description:
Smyth introduces this special issue with the claim that the question of 'how to pursue forms of leadership that listen to and attend to the voices of...young people' is the 'most urgent issue of our times'. Of special concern to him in recent times has been the increasing number of such students who are poorly served by schools and are, in effect, pushed out of the institution of schooling by a system that is largely uncaring and remote from their needs and interests. This article looks at the hardening of educational policy, student participation in reform efforts, leaders and followers, the moral purpose of educational leadership, and what counts as 'genuine' participation.