Leading Effectively in an Era of Polarization: Pragmatic Steps for Working Inside the Aisles to Create Positive Change
Abstract
While polarization is prevalent in education policy, this article provides an example of higher education leaders partnering with school leaders and legislators to create solutions to the teacher shortage crisis in Oklahoma. After reviewing the political landscape in which education policy is currently situated and analyzing an example of bipartisanship in Oklahoma, this article provides five pragmatic strategies leaders can use when addressing polarizing topics and working inside the aisles to facilitate positive change.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Education and Public Policy
Educational Leadership and Practices
Politics
Economics
and Education Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of College and Character
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 198–209
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN