Sharron Goldman Walker: 2 books
Avoiding the Demise of Democracy
A Cautionary Tale for Teachers and Principals
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
In the seventies, countries lauded American education as one of the best systems in the world. Then came the accountability movement. What was measured was what counted. Those who measured low were punished. Those who measured high were rewarded. With measurements came the loss of emphasis on the...
Principals as Maverick Leaders
Rethinking Democratic Schools
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2011
After her school wins the coveted United States National Secondary Education Award, a school principal embarks upon an educational odyssey. The principal discovers that the reasons for winning the award are a sham! As her school falls apart, she begins to reflect on the stagnant school organization...