Education faces global challenges such as inequality, access to quality education, and the integration of technology (Ainscow, 2020). By providing stories of school improvement in various international contexts, we aim to identify common issues and develop collaborative solutions. We also aim to promote an understanding of how school leaders in different countries address these challenges, providing a broader perspective on potential strategies. Because educational systems vary significantly across countries due to cultural, economic, and political differences, an international volume on how school leaders improve their schools allows for the sharing of best practices. Additionally, successful leadership strategies from one country can be analyzed and potentially replicated in others.

Leslie Ann Locke is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her research interests include leadership for justice and equity, systemic perpetuation of inequity, and qualitative methodologies.

Sonya D. Hayes is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee. Her research interests include leadership development, professional learning for school principals, and mentoring, coaching, and networking.

Natalie Rasmussen is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her research interests include racial equity in educational leadership and professional development for racial equity.

Beatriz De-Santiago-Fjelstad is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her research interests include professional development for teachers with English language learners.