The role of the school head in inclusion and culturally responsive leadership

ABSTRACT

This paper aimed at exploring the challenges of implementation of culturally responsive leadership in Greek schools. Personal interviews with 10 secondary school principals in the Attica region were used to collect qualitative data. The following main themes emerged: (1) The application of moral values and inclusiveness begins with school leadership agency; (2) Understanding the practical application of culturally responsive leadership contributes substantially to the effective inclusion of ALL students. Therefore, by exploring the perceptions of school leaders we can gauge the nature and philosophy of the school system. In conclusion, recognizing the importance of culturally responsive leadership and its practice in a school environment would significantly contribute to the harmony of the school system and community.

KEYWORDS:

• Cultural responsive leadership
• inclusive education
• school leadership

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This article was originally published with errors, which have now been corrected in the online version. Please see Correction (https://doi.org/10.1080/00220620.2024.2338668)

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Doxakis Savvopoulos

Doxakis Savvopoulos is a secondary school teacher. He holds a MsC in Economics & Management of Educational Organizations from the University of Piraeus.

Anna Saiti

Anna Saiti, (PhD), Is a Professor of Management & Economics of Education at the University of West Attica, Athens Greece. She is also the director of the lab entitled Leadership and Innovation in the School of Administrative, Economics & Social Sciences at the University of West Attica and an Assistant Editor International Journal of Leadership in Education.

Khalid Arar

Khalid Arar, PhD. is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at Texas State University Faculty of Education, San Marcos, Texas and Associate Editor, International Journal of Leadership in Education.