Academic Chair: 4 books
School Climate and Culture vis-à-vis Student Learning
Keys to Collaborative Problem Solving and Responsibility
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2016
The purpose of School Climate and Culture vis-à-vis Student Learning is to describe a reform that improves test scores, reduces dropouts and decreases bullying behavior. There are six areas that must be improved in order to accomplish this purpose. These six areas are the following: discipline, basic...
Creating a Culture for High-Performing Schools
A Comprehensive Approach to School Reform and Dropout Prevention
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
A high-performing school is described as one where student achievement is high and student and teacher absenteeism is low. Student behavior is such that teachers seldom have to control them or tell them what to do. This results in greater time on task, higher teacher morale, low teacher absenteeism,...
Leadership for Rural Schools
Lessons for All Educators
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2002
More than 50% of America's schools today exist in rural settings. This book addresses the distinctiveness of rural school leaders, identifies issues encountered by administrators, faculty, and students, and concludes by proposing new standards for rural schools in general and their leaders. This book...
Enhancing a High-Performing School Culture and Climate
New Insights for Improving Schools
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
The purpose of our book is to share with our readers some insights we have acquired over the years in our administrative experience implementing change and reforms. Two areas that are critical for any reform to succeed are the way communications and conflicts are handled. We have included a chapter...