Almost one year ago, a short article titled “Beyond coronavirus – the path to the next normal in education” was published by Corwin Press (Westover, 2020) which provided guidance for district and school leaders to navigate the imminent uncertainty and chaos of the global pandemic. Oddly enough, the predicted changes caused by the coronavirus unfolded over the course
How school leaders lead during crises is of critical importance to how schools will fare as a result of them. The most essential element for leading in times of crisis is not necessarily what you’d expect: it’s caring. Crises can originate inside or outside a school and
Since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools around the world in March 2020, teachers, other educational leaders, and students have faced what may be the toughest and most challenging 12 to 18 months of their academic careers. In addition, parents, caregivers, and families were put