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"This richly detailed portrait of Ken Hinton reveals an African American youngster abused by life in school. Resolving that no others will have it that way, he becomes a caring, nurturing male school administrator–so unusual in our times when Joe Clark and his baseball bat get the recognition."
–From the Foreword by Roland Barth
"This is the story of a caring principal who encourages and enhances caring among teachers, parents, and children. Caring pays off here in responsive students, a stronger community, and documented learning gains. A wonderful story of caring throughout a web of care."
–Nel Noddings, Teachers College, Columbia University
"Dog-eat-dog is not what our schools should be about. Lyman’s painting of a principal who knows this gives me hope that we can, through the work of caring principals, transform schools from standardized factories into uniquely effective communities."
–Dianne Ashby, Illinois State University
"Individuals serious about reforming education need to read this book. Lyman has fully and convincingly demonstrated the impact that caring leadership has on learning, school climate, parental involvement and faculty commitment."
–Cynthia B. Fischer, Ed. D., Administrator, Peoria Alternative High School
Enter the real-life world of decision-making in a school community and experience how caring leadership inspires and enhances the learning of students and teachers. Explore what we know–the theory and research–about caring leadership in K-12 schools and the dilemmas and possibilities of school leadership grounded in caring. Filled with fascinating turns and complex questions, this book invites readers to become stronger and more fully themselves as caring persons and professionals.
Linda L. Lyman is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University.
