what does this mean A second pattern is succession-minded stability. Leaders in challenging settings lead change, safeguard core instructional work, and plan for continuity. Rather than chasing quick wins, they strike a balance between conservation and selective innovation, honoring effective past practices while pruning initiatives that overexert staff. This "slow, deep learning" stance counters reform churn and prevents burnout, crucial in schools serving marginalized communities (Hargreaves & Fink, 2012). Evidence suggests that dependable routines, clear instructional frameworks, and attention to working conditions are associated with stronger teacher retention and improved student achievement (Grissom et al., 2021).

Asecond pattern is succession-minded stability. Leaders in challenging settings lead change, safeguard core instructional work, and plan for continuity. Rather than chasing quick wins, they strike a balance between conservation and selective innovation, honoring effective past practices while pruning initiatives that overexert staff. This \"slow, deep learning\" stance counters reform churn and prevents burnout, crucial in schools serving marginalized communities (Hargreaves & Fink, 2012). Evidence suggests that dependable routines, clear instructional frameworks, and attention to working conditions are associated with stronger teacher retention and improved student achievement (Grissom et al., 2021)