School leadership innovations and creativity: The case of communication between school and parents

In this work we examine how the creativity of the school leaders improves the relationships between school and parents through the innovations. Our study is based on a quantitative approach to the issue through interviews with 6 headmasters of primary schools (3 in Greece and 3 in Cyprus) and 18 par...

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Main Authors: Reppa, Anastasia Athanasoula, Botsari, Evi Makri, Kounenou, Kalliopi, Psycharis, Sarantos
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
creativity
headmaster
innovation
parents
school leadership
school principal
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Summary:In this work we examine how the creativity of the school leaders improves the relationships between school and parents through the innovations. Our study is based on a quantitative approach to the issue through interviews with 6 headmasters of primary schools (3 in Greece and 3 in Cyprus) and 18 parents (3 of each school, one mother and two fathers).The results showed that the creativity of the school headmaster or school principal is a main factor to establish a strong communication based between school and parents. School leader has the power to “meet parents where they are” and none parent be exclusive from school life.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.309