Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools Jean Desravines, Jaime Aquino, Benjamin Fenton with Lori Taliaferro and Jill Grossman.
Material type: TextPublisher: San Francisco, CA : New Leaders/Jossey-Bass, a Wiley Brand, [2016]Edition: First editionDescription: xv, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1118801172
- 9781118801178
- 371.2/012/0973 23
- LB2831.92 .D47 2016
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-332) and index.
This book debunks the myth of the "superhero" principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Brought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You'll learn how breakthrough principals make the school's mission a real part of both strategy and practice, and set up sustainable systems that support consistent, ongoing improvement. High0-impact practices are organized into five broad categories: learning and teaching, school-wide culture, aligned staff, operations and systems, and personal leadership. It also unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation to provide a road map to transformative gains.
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