The Role of Literacy Leader

The Role of Literacy Leader - "In CLI's years of experience in schools and classrooms, one of the most obvious facts we witness again and again is the critical role principals play in creating successful schools. As Earnest Boyer noted in 1983, 'in schools where achievement was high and where there was a clear sense of community, we found, invariably, that the principal made the difference.' CLI knows that good schools focus on student learning, and that the principal, as instructional leader, must possess a deep understanding of student learning, curriculum, and assessment. We have also learned, in our efforts to build literate classrooms for poor urban children, the value of artful leadership in creating a culture of possibility and collegiality. Good principals know how to work together with teachers to develop a sense of shared purpose and recognize the potential of each student."

(CLI = Children's Literacy Initiative, USA)