The Cultural and Social Foundations of Educational Leadership An International Comparison

This book identifies the cultural and moral foundations of country-specific educational governance and school leadership and presents the principles of justice and the diversity of common goods that guide leadership practices in schools. It contributes to an existing research field that studies diversity and ethical leadership in schools. 

The social dimension of school leadership is not limited to issues related to equality and equity, or social inclusion. The capacity of leaders to promote civic-mindedness and social cooperation, consensus and acceptance of others, the right balance between freedom and duties, and reciprocity of obligations, are essential to maintain democratic rights and facilitate the life together while respecting ethnic and cultural differences. Therefore, the book gathers contributions from a range of international authors capable of reporting these moral and cultural features, while broadening the research perspectives on school leadership.  

Romuald Normand is Professor at the University of Strasbourg, France. He works on comparative education policies and politics, school management and leadership, Higher Education and research. He is associate professor and co-director of the Chinese-French Center for Innovation in Education at the Beijing Normal University and honorary professor at the Aarhus University, Copenhagen.

Lejf Moos is Associate Professor Emeritus at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University. He has studied and written about education, school, educational leadership and Governance for years. 

Pierre Tulowitzki is Professor atthe FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern in Switzerland. His research interests include educational leadership, school improvement, and accountability as well as matters of educational change. He currently serves as Board Member of the International Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement (ICSEI).