Transformational leadership practices: Their impact on student achievement

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 119-125)The changing context of educational leadership in the twenty-first century calls for a different style of leadership where the role of the principal requires a paradigm shift from manager to facilitator. Today's education leaders seek to build a cohesive and collaborative culture in order to establish and build trust among all stakeholders. The nurturing of a trusting and participative school culture is a vital part of the learning communities necessary to effect change for all students. (See more in text.