Educational leadership during a time of war in Ukraine

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore how two educational leaders are leading their school communities during a time of war in Ukraine.

Design/methodology/approach

Through the use of narratives, two of the co-authors of this paper explore the tensions and opportunities they have encountered, and continue to encounter, as educational leaders during a time of war in Ukraine. Particular emphasis is placed upon how the two co-authors are responding in contextually sensitive and productive ways to build a sense of safety and community in their schools.

Findings

The two narratives in this paper demonstrate both leaders displaying a proclivity for building and sustaining collaborative and networked practices to build a sense of safety, stability and belonging for all members of their respective school communities.

Originality/value

This paper offers international insights into school leadership, at all times but especially during the current state of war in Ukraine.

Citation

Hudson, C., Tigchelaar, D. and Zastavnyi, A. (2024), "Educational leadership during a time of war in Ukraine", Journal of Professional Capital and Community, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPCC-06-2024-0098