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Shared power

noun

The distribution of ownership and decision-making authority among a group. Similar in meaning to shared leadership, however the phrase is often used to emphasize sharing power not just among educators, but also among the students, families, and community members who form the larger school community.

About the Glossary

This glossary is a collection of terms related to teacher-powered schools — namely, terms around teachers, leadership, governance, collaboration, and teams.