Developing a Culture for Sustainable Development in Schools: Practices and Functions of Educational Leaders
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Education for sutainability, Educational Leadership, Cultural mindset, Whole-school ApproachAbstract
The complex project foreseen by the 2030 Agenda, aimed at promoting the development of a better, inclusive, and democratic society through the fight against poverty and inequality, the protection of the environment, peace and human rights, requires collective engagement and moving from education as a process able to generates a new cultural mindset, inspired by the values of sustainability. Precisely, these assumptions and the involvement of 51 school principals gave rise to this research conducted with a quantitative approach and guided by two specific questions: what activities are carried out in schools to promote a culture that respects the environment, promotes inclusion, and the well-being of students? Through what initiatives and how often do educational leaders promote the development of a culture for sustainability among teachers? Findings demonstrate that schools are engaged in highly regulated activities, needing, instead, to draw inspiration from a holistic model. Important practical implications for educational leaders also emerged.
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