African American Perspectives on Leadership in Schools: Building a Culture of Empowerment

The late Foster (educational leadership and higher education, Washington State U.) and Tillman (educational leadership, U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) compile 11 essays on African American school leadership, its history, constructs, and circumstances. Scholars of educational leadership, economics and business management, cultural studies, education, and other areas in the US discuss the relationship between racial history, spirituality, communal memory, traditions, and practices as key aspects of African American leadership and student achievement in schools; examples of how principles and policies of African American leadership can empower achievement in schools across the country; and current barriers to achievement of African American students and the values and principles of African American leadership. The book is aimed at professors of educational administration, administrators, school personnel, graduate students, and scholars. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Lenoar Foster was professor and associate dean for administration, research and graduate studies in the College of Education at Washington State University. He held dual professorial appointments in educational leadership (K-12 Administration) and higher education. He passed away just prior to this book's publication. Linda C. Tillman is a professor in the Educational Leadership Program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Vice President of Division A of the American Educational Research Association. Her research interests include African American principals, parental involvement, and culturally sensitive research approaches.