Human-AI Leadership for Transforming Schools - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798260003893

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2026

Synopsis

The future of educational transformation lies in the convergence of effective leadership and intelligent technologies. In today's evolving landscape, school leadership requires empathy, ethical judgment, and deep community understanding, as well as the ability to harness advanced data systems and adaptive AI tools. By combining human insight with machine intelligence, school leaders can make more informed decisions, personalize learning, and address inequities with precision. This collaborative approach reimagines how schools operate, shifting to proactive, evidence-driven innovation, while keeping relationships, trust, and student well-being at the center of change. Human-AI Leadership for Transforming Schools explores how collaborative partnerships between educators and AI reshapes leadership practices to improve teaching, learning, and organizational decision-making in schools. It examines the ethical, strategic, and practical dimensions of integrating AI into school systems, focusing on equity, human judgment, and sustainable transformation. This book covers topics such as educational assessment, pedagogy, and data analysis, and is a useful resource for educators, engineers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Authors

Dr. Asma Khaleel Abdallah is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Sharjah Education Academy, with extensive experience across higher education, school leadership, and educational consultancy in the UAE and Jordan. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at United Arab Emirates University and Assistant Professor at Abu Dhabi University, alongside her work as a school inspector and professional development consultant with ADEK’s Irtiqa program. Her research focuses on teacher licensing, inclusive education, AI in education, and leadership development. She has authored and co-edited several scholarly books with IGI Global, including Building a Unified Teacher Licensing System: Policies, Education Reforms, and Cultural Integration (2025). She has published widely in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals such as Heliyon, BMC Psychology, and Frontiers in Psychology. Dr. Abdallah holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Jordan. She has been recognized with the Jordanian Independence Medal, First Class, awarded by His Majesty King Abdullah II for her contributions to education. She is an active reviewer for international journals and maintains a strong research profile with a Scopus h-index of 14 and Google Scholar h-index of 17.

Dr. Ahmed Alkaabi is a researcher specializing in educational leadership and policy innovation, with a strong focus on teacher education and professional development. He holds an ORCID researcher ID: 0000-0001-7220-8087. His work encompasses investigations into licensing systems for educators, curriculum reform, and the intersection of cultural contexts with educational change. Dr. Ahmed publishes regularly in peer-reviewed outlets and collaborates internationally in advancing teacher training and licensing frameworks.

Markus Talvio is an academic researcher with deep interest in educational policy, teacher professional development, and cross-cultural educational leadership. His work focuses on enhancing teacher effectiveness through innovative frameworks and research-based reform. Dr. Markous contributes to international scholarly dialogue through publications, collaborative projects, and advancing practices in teacher licensing and education systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798260003893
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Abdallah Asma Khaleel, Akaabi Ahmed Khaleel, Talvio Markus