Aim high to improve leading, teaching, and learning Skillful leadership is critical as schools return to a new normalcy. Improving students' learning and addressing the challenges many learners experienced due to recent learning interruptions are top priorities for all school leaders. This title offers leaders a framework for creating an environment where both effective instruction and a focus on social and emotional needs benefits all students and teachers. The author maps a route to building a positive, trusting culture of collaboration, creativity, and empowerment. Features include: an outline of the leadership elements required to build a learner-focused culture; tools for fostering productive collaboration, creating shared teacher leadership, and building trusting relationships; insightful tips for addressing complexities that come with new learning formats; and provocative questions that guide readers toward redefining instructional leadership. Your mission as leader is clear: aim high, work intentionally and collaboratively with teachers, and create a refreshed school culture centered on learning and growth for all.