Crisis as Catalyst: Equity-Oriented School Leadership during Difficult Times
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| Title: | Crisis as Catalyst: Equity-Oriented School Leadership during Difficult Times |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Patricia M. Virella |
| Source: | Harvard Education Press. 2025. |
| Availability: | Harvard Education Press. 8 Story Street First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138. Tel: 888-437-1437; Tel: 617-495-3432; Fax: 978-348-1233; e-mail: hepg@harvard.edu; Web site: http://hepg.org/hep-home/home |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Intended Audience: | Administrators |
| Document Type: | Book Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Administrators, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Role, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Training, Professional Development, Crisis Management, Organizational Communication, Student Behavior, Mental Health, School Violence, Racial Discrimination, Natural Disasters, Emergency Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Participative Decision Making, Community Involvement, Resource Allocation, Equalization Aid, Educational Strategies, Personal Narratives, Educational Change, Reflection |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68253-973-6 |
| Abstract: | In "Crisis as Catalyst," Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Virella interviewed dozens of school principals across the United States and Puerto Rico, and in this book she shares the key lessons from their experiences with crisis events of all magnitudes, including student mental health emergencies, school elopement, criminal violence, racial harm, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This insightful work distills this research and more into a framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership in K-12 schools. Virella shows how this adaptable framework, based in foundational tenets such as effective crisis communication, inclusive decision-making, community collaboration, and equitable resource allocation, can strengthen leadership and in turn fortify school communities. In each chapter, Virella presents a case study of a principal whose crisis experience demonstrates one of the tenets in action. She pairs these narratives with specific leadership strategies and advises leaders to enhance their related skills through professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning. The book's guided discussion questions will spark conversations among current and aspiring school leaders. Leaders will be inspired to engage in critical self-reflection and to cultivate hope, an equity-oriented mindset, and a willingness to advocate for radical change. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Access URL: | https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682539736/crisis-as-catalyst/ |
| Accession Number: | ED671517 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In "Crisis as Catalyst," Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Virella interviewed dozens of school principals across the United States and Puerto Rico, and in this book she shares the key lessons from their experiences with crisis events of all magnitudes, including student mental health emergencies, school elopement, criminal violence, racial harm, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This insightful work distills this research and more into a framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership in K-12 schools. Virella shows how this adaptable framework, based in foundational tenets such as effective crisis communication, inclusive decision-making, community collaboration, and equitable resource allocation, can strengthen leadership and in turn fortify school communities. In each chapter, Virella presents a case study of a principal whose crisis experience demonstrates one of the tenets in action. She pairs these narratives with specific leadership strategies and advises leaders to enhance their related skills through professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning. The book's guided discussion questions will spark conversations among current and aspiring school leaders. Leaders will be inspired to engage in critical self-reflection and to cultivate hope, an equity-oriented mindset, and a willingness to advocate for radical change. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-68253-973-6 |
