The Middle School Playbook: High-Impact Leadership Strategies to Ensure Peak Performance

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Title: The Middle School Playbook: High-Impact Leadership Strategies to Ensure Peak Performance
Language: English
Authors: Chris Bennett
Source: Solution Tree. 2026.
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Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 192
Publication Date: 2026
Intended Audience: Administrators
Document Type: Book
Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Middle Schools, School Administration, Instructional Leadership, Principals, Educational Change, Scheduling, Extracurricular Activities, Mentors, Participative Decision Making, Teacher Selection, Faculty Development, Administrator Role
ISBN: 979-88-9374-123-0
Abstract: Middle school leadership is complex and deeply human. Drawing on his experience as a middle school principal, Chris Bennett provides a practical guide for principals navigating constant change. His approach helps leadership teams make thoughtful decisions--and encourages principals to create a school culture where students feel supported and engaged. Bennett's guidance equips teams to foster steady growth and lasting impact at this critical stage. New and veteran middle school leaders can use this book to: (1) Create working schedules that facilitate school operations and maximize student learning; (2) Design support systems to guide students through transitions in their educational journeys; (3) Use extracurricular activities and mentoring relationships to promote student agency; (4) Build stronger leadership teams by collaborating on decisions and solutions; and (5) Grow and sustain educator teams via improved hiring and professional development.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Access URL: https://www.solutiontree.com/products/books/middle-school-playbook.html
Accession Number: ED680609
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Middle school leadership is complex and deeply human. Drawing on his experience as a middle school principal, Chris Bennett provides a practical guide for principals navigating constant change. His approach helps leadership teams make thoughtful decisions--and encourages principals to create a school culture where students feel supported and engaged. Bennett's guidance equips teams to foster steady growth and lasting impact at this critical stage. New and veteran middle school leaders can use this book to: (1) Create working schedules that facilitate school operations and maximize student learning; (2) Design support systems to guide students through transitions in their educational journeys; (3) Use extracurricular activities and mentoring relationships to promote student agency; (4) Build stronger leadership teams by collaborating on decisions and solutions; and (5) Grow and sustain educator teams via improved hiring and professional development.
ISBN:979-88-9374-123-0