Ethical Standards

Eye of the Beholder

Acting ethically in personal conduct and relationships is something school leaders must do every day. There is no acceptable alternative. Therefore it is the responsibility of the school leader to understand what constitutes ethical behavior, not just what he or she thinks it means. For example, what is the universal definition of ‘fairness’? Is there one that everyone will agree on?

The answer is clearly no, and the same holds true for integrity, transparency, and perseverance. Perseverance until what limit is reached. Clearly we need to define this characteristics and behaviors in the educational context, to ensure that all school leaders model the behavior required of their position.