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"Leading Every Day: 124 Actions for Effective Leadership, Second Edition underscores the cumulative effects of particular day-to-day leadership acts as practiced throughout the organization. The kinds of actions recommended by the authors of this practical and valuable book shape the school community and nurture a commitment to continuous improvement no matter how challenging the environment in which a school resides." (Dennis Sparks, Executive Director 2005-03-18)

"The new edition is an indispensable resource for the practiced leader...(with) contemplations that can guide, inform and challenge all school leaders' thinking and . . . moral ethical actions. With the investment of just a few minutes each day, the reader can have an in-depth consideration of why we do this work." (Randall B. Lindsey, Director 2005-03-18)

"Among the plethora of resources on leadership, this book stands out for its simple, profound way of connecting personal reflections on leadership to the actual work of leaders to improve teaching and learning. It is a must-have resource for anyone committed to leading, supporting, and sustaining research-based and data-informed improvements in education." (Page Keeley, Senior Science Program Director 2005-03-18)

"Offers inspirational leadership stories, cogent quotations, actionable advice, and the latest research on best practices in group leadership, change, and professional development."

(District Administration, March 2006 2006-03-01)

"If you have just 15 minutes a day to dedicate to your own professional development, Leading Every Day is a must-have. It will inspire you to think about your current leadership practices and plan for improvement." (Principal Magazine, January/February 2007 2007-05-03)

“This book has enormous benefits for superintendents. School system leaders can apply these ideas to their daily work in leading and managing change. It’s the nuts and bolts, backed by research.” (The School Administrator, December 2007 2008-01-29)

Joyce Kaser is a Senior Program Associate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program at WestEd. She has extensive experience in program evaluation, primarily the evaluation of STEM programs. She has served as a team member for the development of two frameworks for the National Assessment of Educational Progress: Science, 2009 and Technology and Engineering Literacy, 2014. Joyce also led the development of the background variables for students, teachers, and administrators participating in NAEP and was co-lead of the standard setting for the NAEP 2009 science project. Joyce has had numerous experiences in evaluating STEM professional development, including co-developing an external validation system for professional development and student enrichment programs. She is first author of , also published by Corwin. Joyce has been the facilitator for the New Mexico Secretary of Education’s Math and Science Advisory Council and has evaluated National Science Foundation educational outreach projects. Prior to joining WestEd, Joyce directed the Washington, D.C. office of The NETWORK, a research and development organization, headed up an equity assistance center, and served as a district administrator and high school teacher. Currently she is involved in research of mathematics and science programs, looking specifically at learning progressions in science, computer-based tutoring systems, and program implementation. She holds an EdD from The American University.