Filled with critical insights from best--selling authors and expert practitioners, this unique anthology presents important articles, seminal reports, and book excerpts defining the field of educational leadership today. This comprehensive reader features twenty--four chapters in five primary areas of educational research and concern:* Leadership, management, and organizational behavior* Principals, superintendents, and other leaders* Diversity, including gender and race issues* Moral leadership and building community* Shared leadership between educators Both policy and practice are the focus of this rich and varied volume. The authors base their findings on real--world experience and leading--edge research----sharing practical lessons and strategies for the school or classroom. From the scholar to the practitioner, The Jossey--Bass Reader on Educational Leadership is a powerhouse of valuable information.