Go beyond basic leadership training and transform your district, school, or classroom into one where leadership is built into the foundation. Beyond academic knowledge and technical skills, it’s often our ability to lead that brings success. Award-winning youth leadership expert Mariam G. MacGregor believes all kids can be leaders, not just those who hold traditional student leadership positions such as class president and team captain. Emphasizing learnable skills, this book’s leadership approach is rooted in social-emotional acuity and character. The benefit? A more positive school culture with students who see their own leadership potential and are prepared to succeed now and in the future, whether they go to college or directly into the workplace. Includes digital forms with activities, planners, and surveys.

Take a hard look at soft skills -- Inventory your efforts -- Make your leadership blueprint -- School environment and climate -- Subject academics and classroom dynamics -- Teams, clubs, and other co-curricular activities -- Student support programs and general SEL -- Connect leadership skills and college/career success -- Tips to be a transformative leader -- Example of a leadership sticker chart (for classroom management) -- Example of school-based leadership day -- Sample lesson plans aligned to academic subjects -- Sample parent/community member handout.