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Unlock the potential of your educational institution with 'Shaping School Culture,' the definitive guide for school leaders aiming to foster a thriving academic environment. This brand-new, third edition (ISBN: 9781119210191) integrates the latest challenges and solutions relevant to today's educational landscape. Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in 2016, this comprehensive 336-page resource equips educators with actionable strategies to influence school culture and leadership effectively. With a focus on enhancing symbolic leadership, the authors—renowned experts in school culture—provide insightful guidance tailored for the complexities of modern schooling, including the impact of high-stakes testing and federal education reforms such as NCLB and ESSA. Each chapter is enriched with current examples and case studies that illustrate persistent issues faced by schools, guiding leaders on how to cultivate a positive learning environment amidst adversity. The book also tackles tough topics, such as navigating toxic school environments and managing negativity, making it an essential addition to any administrator's toolkit. Experience the transformation in school culture that can lead to better student outcomes and a more vibrant academic community. Free shipping is available on this item, with a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119210191
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 336
Description:
The most trusted guide to school culture, updated with current challenges and new solutions
Shaping School Culture is the classic guide to exceptional school leadership, featuring concrete guidance on influencing the subtle symbolic features of schools that provide meaning, belief, and faith. Written by renowned experts in the area of school culture, this book tackles the increasing challenges facing public schools and provides clear, candid suggestions for more effective symbolic leadership. This new third edition has been revised to reflect the reality of schools today, including the increased emphasis on high-stakes testing, federal reforms such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), state sponsored improvement programs, and other major issues that impact organizational culture and the role of school leaders. Each chapter features new examples and cases that illustrate persistent problems, spelling out key cultural implications and offering concrete examples of overcoming the challenges while maintaining a meaningful learning environment. The chapter on toxic schools continues to provide the field's most trusted advice on navigating this rocky terrain, and the discussion's focus on how to manage negativity remains especially integral to besieged school administrators across the U.S.
Recent years have jolted the nation's school system with a number of new developments that spell problems for the cultural tapestry of schools. This book provides expert perspective and sage, doable advice for administrators tending to external pressures while sustaining or evolving a more positive schoo
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119210191
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 336
Description:
The most trusted guide to school culture, updated with current challenges and new solutions
Shaping School Culture is the classic guide to exceptional school leadership, featuring concrete guidance on influencing the subtle symbolic features of schools that provide meaning, belief, and faith. Written by renowned experts in the area of school culture, this book tackles the increasing challenges facing public schools and provides clear, candid suggestions for more effective symbolic leadership. This new third edition has been revised to reflect the reality of schools today, including the increased emphasis on high-stakes testing, federal reforms such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), state sponsored improvement programs, and other major issues that impact organizational culture and the role of school leaders. Each chapter features new examples and cases that illustrate persistent problems, spelling out key cultural implications and offering concrete examples of overcoming the challenges while maintaining a meaningful learning environment. The chapter on toxic schools continues to provide the field's most trusted advice on navigating this rocky terrain, and the discussion's focus on how to manage negativity remains especially integral to besieged school administrators across the U.S.
Recent years have jolted the nation's school system with a number of new developments that spell problems for the cultural tapestry of schools. This book provides expert perspective and sage, doable advice for administrators tending to external pressures while sustaining or evolving a more positive schoo