Effective leadership and supportive policies can greatly impact the learning environment. Marzano's research on effective schools reports that strong leadership is one of the top five school-level factors impacting academic outcomes for students.
In schools that support 21st Century Learning, leaders regularly engage teachers in observations, class visits, and discussions about best practices for teaching with technology. Creating an environment that supports and acknowledges teachers for their efforts with new technologies is necessary for transformational and systemic learning to happen.
