Critical aspects to consider when establishing collaboration between school leaders and researchers: two cases from Sweden

The aim of this study is to explore what happened – and why in a collaboration between ourselves as researchers school leaders from two different schools Sweden. theory practice architectures used frame the study. goal was enhance scientific foundation practices, which motivated use action research methodological approach for designing collaboration. results allow us propose number critical aspects take into consideration when establishing leaders. first aspect concerns aiming co-ownership an equivalent These involve trustful respectful relations, empowering individuals their professional roles. second linked attention local infrastructures importance organisational settings that facilitate holistic shared understanding aims both third final related leaders’ legitimacy organise research-based improvements. School are responsible educational quality schools, makes them best suited leading However, theoretical frameworks methods introduced by can support ambition practices. We advocate development practices inhabited practitioners within complex. In addition, we promote creation healthy environments form arrangements create spaces where collaborations, responsibility may grow.