Price: $26.99 US
Published: February 2023
This is a significant contribution to the extant literature on school leadership that will help leaders ensure all children get what they need, including those on “the margins.”
~Dr. Melody Musgrove, Former Director of the Office of Special Education at the United States Department of Education
Dr. Fowler has strategically pieced together a book that clearly embodies what it means to lead schools effectively in the 21st century.
~Deb Delisle (Executive Director and CEO of ASCD, former Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the United States Department of Education)
A must-read for all aspiring and practicing school leaders.
~Dr. Todd Whitaker (Leading author and speaker on Educational Leadership)
It is my hope that any individual aspiring to the superintendency in the 21st century will take the time to read this text.
~Dr. Thomas Tucker (Two-time National Superintendent of the Year and current Superintendent)
This book should be titled School Leadership 101. It clearly encompasses all aspects of school leadership from the building level to district office. Brilliant!
~Tom Burton (Former Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year, and current Superintendent)
The 21st Century School Leader serves as an accurate depiction of what it means to effectively lead schools in today’s world.
~Dr. James E. Berry (Executive Director of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership)
Written from both a practitioner and scholarly perspective, Dr. Fowler has bridged the gap between theory and practice as it applies to school leadership in the 21st century.
~Dr. Jerry Johnson (Current President of the Florida Association of Professors of Educational Leadership and Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Central Florida)
A perfect blend of practical strategies and advice grounded in sound theory and mindset; Dr. Fowler addresses the challenges of 21st century schools by helping to equip both seasoned and aspiring school leaders with the tools for success.
~Dr. Justin Tarte (Executive Director of Human Resources, Union R-XI School District)
With The 21st Century School Leader, Dr. Fowler articulates a clear path forward for all educational leaders seeking to make a difference in the lives of children. Fowler’s work is a must read for aspiring and practicing school leaders.
~Dr. Chris Colwell (Chair of the Department of Education, Stetson University)
As a successful school principal and professor, I am extremely impressed with the accuracy, profoundness, and utility of The 21st Century School Leader. This book captures the essence of effective school leadership in the current age of accountability.
~Dr. Arvin Johnson (Former Principal and Current Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Kennesaw State University)
Dr. Fowler’s work shines an important light on the necessary transition of modern educational leaders. This book provides a glowing marker on the educational landscape, utilizing practical advice and personal experience to guide current leadership practices for the success of today’s students in tomorrow’s world.
~Kenneth J. Hopkins Jr. (Former Assistant Principal of the Year and Current Principal, Rhode Island)
Dr. Fowler has assembled a genuine and relevant collection of knowledge that provides real-world advice for today’s educational leaders. As the landscape of public education continues to change at such a rapid pace, it is my hope that all current and aspiring leaders take the time to read The 21st Century School Leader for valuable advice on how to meet the needs of ALL students.
~Dr. Robert F. Hill (Current Superintendent, Springfield, Ohio)
Dr. Fowler has purposefully presented the various components and mechanisms for what it takes to be an effective leader and advocate for students in today’s schools.
~Dr. Sarah Graham (Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, California State University, Sacramento)
Dr. Fowler’s work raises critical questions and prompts deep thinking for every school leader who understands the ever-changing role of technology in 21st century schools.
~Jason Johnson (High School Principal, Columbus, Ohio)
At the heart of this book is the understanding that instructional leaders lead for the improvement of the quality of teaching and for the improvement of student learning.
~Dr. Valerie Storey (Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Central Florida)
There is no more important time in education than today for our leaders to be prepared for the rigors and rewards that come with school leadership in the 21st century. Dr. Fowler has pulled together the best research and practices in this new book. All aspiring school leaders, at any level, will be more effective for taking the time to read it.
~Dr. Trent Grundmeyer (Former High School Principal and current Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Drake University)
The 21st Century School Leader is a text that must be adopted in every school leader preparation program. The topics are spot on, from social media to work-life balance to leading for inclusiveness to school culture and everything in between. Dr. Fowler is at the forefront of ushering in a new era of school leadership!
~Dr. David DeJong (Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, The University of South Dakota)
Dr Fowler’s work will undoubtedly inspire school leaders at all levels to reflect and "adjust the sails" as he skillfully couples personal anecdotes with real-world examples. The result is a perfect balance of the theoretical, the ethical, and the practical.
~Walter Brown (Co-Founder of New York City Department of Education’s EDxED Annual Conference and current Assistant Principal at Hudson High School of Learning Technologies in New York City)
Public education is changing rapidly and that change requires a new mindset and skillset from educators. With this text, Dr. Fowler articulates a road map for current and aspiring school leaders to meet these new challenges head-on for the benefit of student learning and growth, and as such, it is a must read for practitioners.
~Dr. Justin Geurin, Educational Leadership Consultant and Professor
