Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 3 Finland: A Structure of Trust

Chapter 4 School Leaders within the Icelandic Education System: Complex Roles, Multilevel Relations, and Fragmented Support

Chapter 5 School Leadership in Norway: Key Characteristics and Current Challenges

Chapter 6 Sweden – Good Will on All Governance Levels Is Not Enough to Create Sustainable Improvement

Chapter 7 Principals’ Autonomy in the Nordic Countries: Governing Positions, Responsibilities, and Expectations

Chapter 8 Principals’ Roles in a Nordic Education Context: Shared Responsibility and Pedagogical Engagement

Chapter 9 Policy Demands, Expectations, and Changed Leadership Roles During the COVID-19 Crisis: Critical Comparative Case Studies from Denmark and Iceland

Chapter 10 Principals’ Preparation and Professional Development in Nordic Countries

Chapter 11 Making Sense of Nordic School Leadership – Four Perspectives on Similarities and Variations