#TuesdayThoughts A question that keeps coming up in #SchoolLeadership is the place and role of gender in effective school leadership. While statistics show that globally, there are generally more male than female school leaders, various studies have shown that there is a positive association between female school leaders and student performance. Further, that being exposed to female leaders reduces negative stereotypes about the roles of women and that based on approaches and practices, female school leaders may contribute to reduction of the educational attainment gender gap. What’s your take on this? Dive into this report and see how more equitable participation of women in school leadership enhances #GenderEquality and better education outcomes through all levels of the education system. #SDG4QualityEducation #TransformingEducation #EducationMatters
Considered to be the second most important factor for learning after classroom teaching, school leadership is a key lever for improving education outcomes. A joint initiative by the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) and UNICEF Innocenti, supported by #GPEKIX, promotes the adoption of best school leadership practices while working towards a better representation of women school leaders. A report from Madagascar, which has one the highest proportions of women in school leadership positions in sub-Saharan Africa, gives valuable insights to strengthen the role of female school leaders in the region: http://g.pe/klfX50R7OHx #FundEducation
