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This chapter surveys the professional development of principals in Cyprus , Norway , and the United States with a particular focus on how cultural diversity issues are addressed in leadership preparation programs. Our analysis indicates that principal preparation (particularly preparation for diverse schools) varies in scope, organization, and approach across these three countries, ranging from a highly centralized system where a handful of in-service courses are offered by the Ministry of Education after appointment as a school leader (Cyprus ); to a proposed national system of university-based courses (Norway ); and finally wide-ranging university-based programs with increasing theoretical work on equity and social justice issues but a paucity of well-researched models (USA). We recommend the development of contextually specific leadership preparation programs to help aspiring school leaders learn to be culturally responsive and demonstrate strong advocacy for students, parents, and communities who have been marginalized.
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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
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In 2008 students of color made up 45% of the student population in public schools in the United States. This group included 17% African American, 22% Hispanic/Latino, and 7% other or students who identify themselves as Asian, Hawaiian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, American Indian, or two or more races. (See Condition of Education, 2010b, Figure A 4-1.) The percentage of students of color in urban school districts such as New York City, Chicago, or Los Angeles is much higher, 80% or more of the student population in these districts.
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This concept is similar to Murrell’s (2001) notion of “community teachers,” accomplished urban educators from the local community who share their culturally competent practice with novice teachers through an apprenticeship approach.
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Johnson, L., Møller, J., Ottesen, E., Pashiardis, P., Savvides, V., Vedøy, G. (2011). Leadership Preparation for Culturally Diverse Schools in Cyprus, Norway, and the United States. In: Ylimaki, R., Jacobson, S. (eds) US and Cross-National Policies, Practices, and Preparation. Studies in Educational Leadership, vol 12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0542-5_8
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