... world. This study is uniquely positioned to assist school leaders as they develop effective leadership strategies to address this era of a new normal. Throughout the US, specialized schools provide special education services when public schools are unable to meet the complex requirements...

... Analyzing and learning from instances of failure is an important practice, especially for failures that are unexpected, yet much of the literature on leading from failure exists in business management scholarship, with very limited examples in the area of special education and special education school...

... as systems thinking. Originality/value The paper identifies the leadership practices of two principals who created effective inclusive schools. The paper is unique as it applies a ST lens to the investigation of leadership for inclusion. Systems thinking Leadership Inclusion Special education...

...Jake Cornett; Kimberly M. Knackstedt Purpose The United States (US) system of special education committed three original sins that perpetuate inequities between children with disabilities and their peers. The purpose of this paper is to examine the history of the US system, contrast this history...

... and inclusive leadership from leading journals in educational leadership, special education and edited volumes focused on school leadership. The authors analyze common themes centered on leadership practice, organizational and social conditions and challenges. Findings The research review identified...