Equity, From the Boardroom to the Classroom: Transforming Districts into Professional Learning Organizations

Equity, from the Boardroom to the Classroom discusses the need for districts to become Professional Learning Organizations (PLOs) which links the board’s role to Professional Learning Communities. In order to promote equity, it is vital that school boards build a culture in which all stakeholders contribute individually and collectively to accomplish district objectives.

To foster a collaborative culture, boards must display “thermostat leadership” as opposed to “thermometer leadership.” “T...