Reframing School Leadership for Innovation, Technology, and Inclusion

School leaders face rapid change. They manage the spread of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, climate-related disruption, and shifting enrolment linked to migration. At the same time, persistent gaps in access, participation, and outcomes remain. Many leadership approaches address innovation, technology, and equity as separate priorities, which fragments action. This chapter presents ITEQ Leadership—Innovation, Technology, and Equity—as a single, integrated playbook for school leaders. The chapter brings together equity-focused leadership, responsible technology use, and disciplined innovation so principals and leadership teams act with clarity. It is written for principals, deputy heads, and researchers working in diverse contexts, including low-resource, multilingual, and crisis-affected settings. The chapter translates research into leader competencies, an 18-month implementation roadmap, practical tools, and global vignettes. The aim is to support innovation that advances equity in ways that are measurable, sustainable, and grounded in community voice.