It takes the average reader 3 hours and 1 minute to read Leading Against the Grain by Sonia Nieto
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What new ideas and ways of thinking can educational leaders learn from great world leaders who have moved their societies to greater equity and expanded educational opportunity? In this lively, accessible volume, the editors have brought together an impressive group of senior and early-career educational scholars to study the lives and contributions of a wide range of outstanding historical and contemporary leaders from the United States and across the globe. This rich collection of brief biographical commentaries profiles leaders like Wangari Mathaai, John Tippeconic III, Fannie Lou Hamer, Saul Alinsky, Antonia Pantoja, Jimmy Carter, Golda Meir, Sun Yat Sen, José Rizal, and Jesus Christ. Each profile focuses on a single individual and includes (1) an introduction and biographical sketch, (2) a discussion of their context and activities as a leader, (3) a list of the key lessons we can learn from their leadership, and (4) an explanation of how these lessons are relevant for today. This unique collection bridges cultures, professions, and callings to help American education leaders create more just and equitable schools. Book Features: Profiles of a wide range of world leaders. Insights from leading educational scholars and practitioners. A diversity of international location, gender, race, and conceptual focus. An engaging style that bridges theory and practice—perfect for courses and training programs. Lessons school leaders can use to improve their practice.
Leading Against the Grain by Sonia Nieto is 177 pages long, and a total of 45,489 words.
This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 8 minutes to read Leading Against the Grain aloud.
Leading Against the Grain is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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