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The Schools Our Students Deserve
A Comprehensive Framework for Shaping Exceptional School Culture (A practitioner’s guide to developing an effective school culture)
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eBook - ePub
The Schools Our Students Deserve
A Comprehensive Framework for Shaping Exceptional School Culture (A practitioner’s guide to developing an effective school culture)
About this book
Author Mario I. Acosta emphasizes the critical importance of school culture in enhancing student learning and optimizing teacher efficacy. In this guide, he defines and examines the foundations of an effective school culture and how it influences the school's vision, values, climate, and community and family involvement. With research-backed strategies, real-world examples, and practitioner-driven insights, he provides actionable steps for implementing meaningful culture change that ensures lasting community impact.
K–12 teachers, leaders, and administrators can use this book to:
- Establish balanced cultural values of strong academic integrity and mutual respect
- Craft common working goals based on a vision of what their school culture should be
- Identify and adopt positive behaviors that support culture change
- Evaluate and strengthen the school's climate to ensure educators feel safe and supported
- Build support with students' families and the community to reinforce school culture values
Contents:
Introduction: In Pursuit of Excellence—Shaping the Future Through Exceptional School Culture
Chapter 1: An Equal Focus on Mutual Respect and a Results Orientation—Defining School Culture
Chapter 2: Shared Vision—Aligning School Culture
Chapter 3: Behavior Alignment for Change—Refining School Culture
Chapter 4: School Climate—Creating a Positive Work Environment
Chapter 5: Student Success and Family and Community Engagement—Focusing Reform Efforts
Epilogue
Appendix
References and Resources
Index
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Foreword by Anthony Muhammad
- Introduction: In Pursuit of Excellence—Shaping the Future Through Exceptional School Culture
- Chapter 1: An Equal Focus on Mutual Respect and a Results Orientation: Defining School Culture
- Chapter 2: Shared Vision: Aligning School Culture
- Chapter 3: Behavior Alignment for Change: Refining School Culture
- Chapter 4: School Climate: Creating a Positive Work Environment
- Chapter 5: Student Success and Family and Community Engagement: Focusing Reform Efforts
- Epilogue
- Appendix
- References and Resources
- Index