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Inventing Better Schools

Author : Phillip C. Schlechty
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787959065
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Inventing Better Schools written by Phillip C. Schlechty and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-04-30 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schlechty shows both educators and parents how to envision reform and design quality educational systems. He explains how the visioning process must be rooted in real shared beliefs, how mission statements must unpack visions into concrete goals that are connected to action, and how the results of reform can be usefully assessed. Drawing on the author's vast experience in the day-to-day work of implementing school reform, Inventing Better Schools offers new approaches for setting standards and ensuring accountability--and includes samples of actual mission statements and strategic plans of successful school districts.

Creating Great Schools

Author : Phillip C. Schlechty
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Creating Great Schools by : Phillip C. Schlechty

Download or read book Creating Great Schools written by Phillip C. Schlechty and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2005-02-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping educational leaders sustain continuous innovation and improvement in schools, this text presents a framework for understanding the norms, behaviours and structures that make school systems so intractable to change.

Reinventing America's Schools

Author : David Osborne
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1632869918
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Reinventing America's Schools written by David Osborne and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From David Osborne, the author of Reinventing Government--a biting analysis of the failure of America's public schools and a comprehensive plan for revitalizing American education. In Reinventing America's Schools, David Osborne, one of the world's foremost experts on public sector reform, offers a comprehensive analysis of the charter school movements and presents a theory that will do for American schools what his New York Times bestseller Reinventing Government did for public governance in 1992. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city got an unexpected opportunity to recreate their school system from scratch. The state's Recovery School District (RSD), created to turn around failing schools, gradually transformed all of its New Orleans schools into charter schools, and the results are shaking the very foundations of American education. Test scores, school performance scores, graduation and dropout rates, ACT scores, college-going rates, and independent studies all tell the same story: the city's RSD schools have tripled their effectiveness in eight years. Now other cities are following suit, with state governments reinventing failing schools in Newark, Camden, Memphis, Denver, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Oakland. In this book, Osborne uses compelling stories from cities like New Orleans and lays out the history and possible future of public education. Ultimately, he uses his extensive research to argue that in today's world, we should treat every public school like a charter school and grant them autonomy, accountability, diversity of school designs, and parental choice.

Leading for Learning

Author : Phillip C. Schlechty
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787994340
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Leading for Learning written by Phillip C. Schlechty and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading for Learning Written by acclaimed school reform advocate Phillip C. Schlechty, Leading for Learning offers educators the framework, tools, and processes they need to transform their schools from bureaucracies into dynamic learning organizations. Schlechty explains how to move beyond some of the deeply ingrained and negative conceptions of schooling that guide so much of their practice. He shows educators how they can take advantage of new learning technologies by increasing their organization's capacity to support continuous innovation. "Clearly not for the fainthearted, Schlechty's engrossing appraisal of American education calls for a bold, truly fundamental transformation of how we run our public schools. Some books are thought-provoking; this one is action-provoking." W. JAMES POPHAM, professor emeritus, UCLA "Dr. Schlechty has once again written an insightful book that educational leaders can use as a road map in transforming our schools into learning organizations designed to serve twenty-first century students." DR. RANDY BRIDGES, superintendent, Alamance-Burlington School System, NC "Because education is ultimately a community responsibility, Schlechty's proposal to shift school systems from bureaucracies to learning organizations can open doors to citizens who are frustrated by the bureaucracy in their efforts to reclaim their role in education. This book is as much for them as it is for professional educators." DAVID MATHEWS, president, Kettering Foundation "Anyone in a school leadership position from the board room to the classroom should read this engaging and thought-provoking book. It's a must-read for all immersed in or contemplating the transformation of public education." CLAUDIA MANSFIELD SUTTON, chief communications and marketing officer, American Association of School Administrators

Reinventing Education

Author : Louis V. Gerstner
Publisher : NAL
ISBN 13 : 9780452271456
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Reinventing Education written by Louis V. Gerstner and published by NAL. This book was released on 1995 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Next Century Schools program was launched by the RJR Nabisco Foundation to fund bold ideas for fundamental change in public education. This is the landmark book about that program and the schools that have participated. Now is the time for action, and this book is about one thing only--solutions.

Creating Connections for Better Schools

Author : Douglas Fiore
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317919912
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Creating Connections for Better Schools written by Douglas Fiore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates that student achievement depends on school culture, the one element of your school at the foundation of everything that happens there. School culture is the system of beliefs, values, and expectations that governs the feelings and actions of everybody there. This book shows how principals can build relationships and connections to enhance school culture. Practical and accessible, this book provides guidelines which will show you how to: - communicate with teachers, students, and parents on a regular basis - be "visible" - recognize, utilize and empower your faculty

Shaking Up the Schoolhouse

Author : Phillip C. Schlechty
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Shaking Up the Schoolhouse written by Phillip C. Schlechty and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2001 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Once again, Phil Schlechty demonstrates why I consider him to be one of the clearest minds in American education. He knows how important public education is to our democracy and has real ideas for making it better. This book is a must-read for policymakers at any level and for those who think and care about school improvement." --Paul D. Houston, executive director, American Association of School Administrators "Schlechty shares leading-edge insights and offers practical guidance to anyone who affects student learning. His suggestions are wonderful dialogue starters for educators searching for ways to make dramatic improvement in schools." --Dennis Sparks, executive director, National Staff Development Council In this visionary book, renowned educator Phillip Schlechty argues for change-adept school systems. He not only challenges educational administrators, teachers, teacher leaders, legislators, and policymakers to recognize the need for transformation, but also shows how they can grow into skillful leaders of lasting change. Shaking Up the Schoolhouse begins with an incisive discussion of the dangers and opportunities in reworking school systems. Drawing from decades of experience and from actual cases, the author describes the essential characteristics of change-adept organizations. He then presents a practical framework for helping teachers to overcome obstacles in the learning experience, from reviewing the competition to improving student engagement through more effective standards. Schlechty also focuses on empowering principals, superintAndents, and school board members as they struggle with structural and cultural change in their schools and communities.

20under40

Author : Edward P. Clapp
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1452067392
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book 20under40 written by Edward P. Clapp and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20UNDER40: Re-Inventing the Arts and Arts Education for the 21st Century is an anthology of critical discourse that addresses the impending generational shift in arts leadership by publishing twenty essays about the future of the arts and arts education each written by young and emerging arts professionals under the age of forty. In the process of doing so, 20UNDER40 brings the voices of young arts leaders out of the margins and into the forefront of our cultural dialogue.

Invent to Learn

Author : Sylvia Libow Martinez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997554373
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (543 download)

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Download or read book Invent to Learn written by Sylvia Libow Martinez and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and expanded edition of one of the decade's most influential education books. In this practical guide, Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager provide K-12 educators with the how, why, and cool stuff that supports making in the classroom, library, makerspace, or anywhere learners learn.

Inventing Ourselves

Author : Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 1610397320
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Inventing Ourselves written by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour through the groundbreaking science behind the enigmatic, but crucial, brain developments of adolescence and how those translate into teenage behavior The brain creates every feeling, emotion, and desire we experience, and stores every one of our memories. And yet, until very recently, scientists believed our brains were fully developed from childhood on. Now, thanks to imaging technology that enables us to look inside the living human brain at all ages, we know that this isn't so. Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, one of the world's leading researchers into adolescent neurology, explains precisely what is going on in the complex and fascinating brains of teenagers -- namely that the brain goes on developing and changing right through adolescence--with profound implications for the adults these young people will become. Drawing from cutting-edge research, including her own, Blakemore shows: How an adolescent brain differs from those of children and adults Why problem-free kids can turn into challenging teens What drives the excessive risk-taking and all-consuming relationships common among teenagers And why many mental illnesses -- depression, addiction, schizophrenia -- present during these formative years Blakemore's discoveries have transformed our understanding of the teenage mind, with consequences for law, education policy and practice, and, most of all, parents.

Reinventing Schools, Reforming Teaching

Author : John Bangs
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136890939
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Reinventing Schools, Reforming Teaching written by John Bangs and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the impact of educational policies on those who have to translate political priorities into the day-to-day work of schools and classrooms.

Designing the Sustainable School

Author : Alan Ford
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1864702370
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (647 download)

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Download or read book Designing the Sustainable School written by Alan Ford and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having designed more than 75 K-12 school projects, and with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and a passion for architecture, Alan Ford is perfectly positioned to present this illuminating collection of sustainable school projects from around the world. Designing the Sustainable School is a compendium of ideas illustrating how some very talented architects and committed facility planners are meeting the challenge of creating better schools for the 21st century. They are creating schools that are eco-friendly, embody high-performance design principles, are rich in architectural character, and enhance the health and well-being of students and teachers. The projects represent a wide range of design solutions, aesthetics, location, and scale, ranging in size from the Aga Khan Award-winning three-room schoolhouse in Burkina Faso by Diebedo Francis Kere, to the 2500-student, 260,000-square-foot high school in Santa Ana, California by LPA Architects. Each of the 45 featured projects is presented with an overview of the components of the high-performance "tool kit" employed by architects to achieve sustainable design goals. Collectively, these demonstrate the breadth of tools that today's architects can employ to build a sustainable future for our children.

The Right to Learn

Author : Linda Darling-Hammond
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780471443766
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book The Right to Learn written by Linda Darling-Hammond and published by . This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Information Technology for Schools

Author : Bena Kallick
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 : 9780787955229
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (552 download)

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Download or read book Information Technology for Schools written by Bena Kallick and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sponsored by the International Network of Principals' Centers"This unique book leads to higher levels of student performance by providing a thoughtful context and practical framework for understanding the potential of technology to enrich teaching and learning." --Lois B. Cohn, IBM certified business transformation consultant "At last educators have a resource that offers a user-friAndly approach to applying technology to student learning and organizational growth." --Judith R. Fox, superintendent of schools, Byram Hills School District, Armonk, New York The push for higher educational standards and greater accountability has increased the demand for better information on the progress of schools and their students. Yet few schools and districts have the technological infrastructure to gather useful and credible data. This timely volume explores the ways in which educators can use technology to improve academic environments, school operations, and learning outcomes. From the classroom to the school district, Information Technology for Schools presents successful approaches to using technology to serve different educational priorities. The contributing authors discuss the challenge of planning integrated information systems, establishing benchmarks to measure overall progress, and harnessing technology to improve curriculum and teaching practice. They highlight practical questions for educational stakeholders and provide sound advice on building effective information technology systems.

Developing Leadership: Creating The Schools Of Tomorrow

Author : Coles, Martin
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335215424
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (352 download)

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Book Synopsis Developing Leadership: Creating The Schools Of Tomorrow by : Coles, Martin

Download or read book Developing Leadership: Creating The Schools Of Tomorrow written by Coles, Martin and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing ideas on key topics such as professional learning communities, distributed leadership, strategic thinking about ICT and sustainability, this title informs school leaders about current thinking, showing them how to lead schools in the 21st century.

The Ecology of Learning

Author : Suzanne P. Starseed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615522081
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book The Ecology of Learning written by Suzanne P. Starseed and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are engaged in a highly charged national debate about what's wrong with our schools, who's to blame for the problems in our schools, and how to fix them. But as the politicians and pundits point fingers, our children seem to be invisible, and we never really discuss what goes on inside their classroom. In The Ecology of Learning, Suzanne P. Starseed shines the light of the best current scientific research about the brain, learning, and motivation to illuminate the path to schools that will improve our children's critical thinking skills, self-reliance, and ability to apply what they learn at school in the workplace and in their everyday lives.

Excellent Sheep

Author : William Deresiewicz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147670273X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Excellent Sheep written by William Deresiewicz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking manifesto about what our nation’s top schools should be—but aren’t—providing: “The ex-Yale professor effectively skewers elite colleges, their brainy but soulless students (those ‘sheep’), pushy parents, and admissions mayhem” (People). As a professor at Yale, William Deresiewicz saw something that troubled him deeply. His students, some of the nation’s brightest minds, were adrift when it came to the big questions: how to think critically and creatively and how to find a sense of purpose. Now he argues that elite colleges are turning out conformists without a compass. Excellent Sheep takes a sharp look at the high-pressure conveyor belt that begins with parents and counselors who demand perfect grades and culminates in the skewed applications Deresiewicz saw firsthand as a member of Yale’s admissions committee. As schools shift focus from the humanities to “practical” subjects like economics, students are losing the ability to think independently. It is essential, says Deresiewicz, that college be a time for self-discovery when students can establish their own values and measures of success in order to forge their own paths. He features quotes from real students and graduates he has corresponded with over the years, candidly exposing where the system is broken and offering clear solutions on how to fix it. “Excellent Sheep is likely to make…a lasting mark….He takes aim at just about the entirety of upper-middle-class life in America….Mr. Deresiewicz’s book is packed full of what he wants more of in American life: passionate weirdness” (The New York Times).