The Leadership Brain: How to Lead Today's Schools More Effectively

Sousa is an international educational consultant who has taught junior high and high school science, served as a public school superintendent, and taught education classes at the university level. He provides educational leaders with some insights into how research in cognitive neuroscience and other related areas can inform their practice. Coverage includes leadership styles; brain structure and function; brain-compatible curriculum, instruction, and assessment; teacher evaluation; ethical and spiritual leadership; and the nature and power of school culture. The text concludes with a model for a whole-brained approach to educational leadership. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR