Title: Why do most education turnaround projects in low performing schools fail? - Quora
Headings: Why do most education turnaround projects in low performing schools fail?
Why do most education turnaround projects in low performing schools fail?
Content: Too often schools attempt to transform schools with hard working, well-intentioned people without strong processes or,very frequently, a plethora of inexperienced teachers without strong processes. In my experience, when school leaders understand the details associated with influencing the quality of instruction it often leads to better decision-making on their part. A chef with a deeper understanding of the chemistry of taste or an artist with knowledge of hues, tints, tone and shades simply makes better decisions than one who doesn’t. The same holds true for transformational leaders. When leaders understand the intricacies of the key factors that influence the quality of instruction, they make better decisions and ensure that their decisions align with what is most important. The last skill of a transformational leader is diligence —the ability to stick with the plan in light of the obstacles that most certainly will arise when involved in a significant change process. Instead of constantly scaling back and eroding the key elements of turnaround work, a transformational leader must have the internal fortitude and skills to hold the line and provide both the technical and emotional support to help people collectively rise to the levels necessary to transform a school. Sticking to—or sustaining—a transformational initiative is difficult but essential to success. The combination of discernment, details, decisions and diligence are four keys to the success of the Transformational Principal. Ed Caruthers
, Lifelong learner.