Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools Jean Desravines, Jaime Aquino, Benjamin Fenton with Lori Taliaferro and Jill Grossman.

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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