Purpose This paper explores, from the perspective of an Australian pracademic, how school leaders are leading during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This essay explores the tensions navigated by school leaders leading during this time of global crisis, by looking to research as well as the author's lived experience. Findings The author finds that school leaders are navigating the following: accountability and autonomy; equity and excellence; the individual and the collective and well-being and workload. Originality/value This paper offers insights into school leadership, at all times but especially during times of crisis and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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大流行期间的学校领导：应对紧张局势

目的本文从澳大利亚的泛滥角度探讨了在全球COVID-19大流行期间学校领导者的领导方式。设计/方法论/方法本文通过研究和作者的实际经历，探索了在全球危机时期学校领导者所领导的紧张关系。调查结果作者发现学校领导者正在经历以下事情：问责制和自主权；公平和卓越；个人和集体以及福祉和工作量。原创性/价值本文始终提供对学校领导的见识，尤其是在危机时期和COVID-19大流行期间。