The Art Of Action: How Leaders Close The Gaps B...

In 2012, the Obama administration began granting flexibility to states regarding specific requirements of NCLB in exchange for rigorous and comprehensive state-developed plans designed to close achievement gaps, increase equity, improve the quality of instruction, and increase outcomes for all students.

The art of action: how leaders close the gaps b...

Dr. King brings to his role extensive experience leading urban public schools that are closing the achievement gap and preparing students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college. Prior to his appointment as senior deputy commissioner at the New York State Education Department in 2009, Dr. King served as a managing director with Uncommon Schools, a non-profit charter management organization that operates some of the highest-performing urban public schools in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Earlier in his career, Dr. King was a co-founder and co-director for curriculum and instruction of Roxbury (Massachusetts) Preparatory Charter School. Under his leadership, Roxbury Prep became one of the highest-performing urban middle schools in the state, closed the racial achievement gap, and outperformed not only the Boston district schools but also schools in the city's affluent suburbs. Dr. King began his career in education teaching high school social studies in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Boston, Massachusetts.

Education is essential for women to reach gender equality and become leaders of change. While women and girls today are far more educated than ever before, gaps remain. Educated women benefit entire societies, contributing to flourishing economies and the improved health, nutrition and education of their families. Education and training are also tools to help change harmful gender stereotypes.

"Leadership Theory of a Protestant Minister" traces the evolution and articulation of a personal theory of leadership that incorporates secular learnings of leadership with spiritual dimensions of leading as vocation. Also discussed are specific issues and challenges facing leaders who serve in religious institutions. Using personal accounts, case studies, and substantial self reflection, the author presents a theory of leading which suggests that effective leaders will 1) learn the culture, 2) use creative imagination, 3) employ adaptive work strategies, 4) close gaps and uncover values 5) shape a shared vision, and 6) transform work into a "ministry partnership." 041b061a72