Schools That Change
Download Schools That Change full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free Schools That Change ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads.
Author |
: Loren Pope |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 404 |
Release |
: 2006-07-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101221341 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101221348 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Colleges That Change Lives by : Loren Pope
Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.
Author |
: Loren Pope |
Publisher |
: Penguin Mass Market |
Total Pages |
: 272 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0140239510 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780140239515 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Colleges that Change Lives by : Loren Pope
The distinctive group of forty colleges profiled here is a well-kept secret in a status industry. They outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing winners. And they work their magic on the B and C students as well as on the A students. Loren Pope, director of the College Placement Bureau, provides essential information on schools that he has chosen for their proven ability to develop potential, values, initiative, and risk-taking in a wide range of students. Inside you'll find evaluations of each school's program and personality to help you decide if it's a community that's right for you; interviews with students that offer an insider's perspective on each college; professors' and deans' viewpoints on their school, their students, and their mission; and information on what happens to the graduates and what they think of their college experience. Loren Pope encourages you to be a hard-nosed consumer when visiting a college, advises how to evaluate a school in terms of your own needs and strengths, and shows how the college experience can enrich the rest of your life.
Author |
: Adrianna Kezar |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 278 |
Release |
: 2013-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136293825 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1136293825 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis How Colleges Change by : Adrianna Kezar
Higher education is in an unprecedented time of change and reform. To address these challenges, university leaders tend to focus on specific interventions and programs, but ignore the change processes and the contexts that would lead to success. Joining theory and practice, How Colleges Change unmasks problematic assumptions that change agents typically possess and provides research-based principles for approaching change. Framed by decades of research, this monumental book offers fresh insights into understanding, leading, and enacting change. Recognizing that internal and external conditions shape and frame change processes, Kezar presents an overarching practical framework that can be applied to any organizational challenge and context. How Colleges Change is a crucial resource for aspiring and practicing campus leaders, higher education practitioners, scholars, faculty, and staff who want to learn how to apply change strategies in their own institutions.
Author |
: Charles M. Payne |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105131620424 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis So Much Reform, So Little Change by : Charles M. Payne
This frank and courageous book explores the persistence of failure in today's urban schools. At its heart is the argument that most education policy discussions are disconnected from the daily realities of urban schools, especially those in poor and beleaguered neighborhoods. Charles M. Payne argues that we have failed to account fully for the weakness of the social infrastructure and the often dysfunctional organizational environments of urban schools and school systems. The result is that liberals and conservatives alike have spent a great deal of time pursuing questions of limited practical value in the effort to improve city schools. Payne carefully delineates these stubborn and intertwined sources of failure in urban school reform efforts of the past two decades. Yet while his book is unsparing in its exploration of the troubled recent history of urban school reform, Payne also describes himself as "guardedly optimistic." He describes how, in the last decade, we have developed real insights into the roots of school failure, and into how some individual schools manage to improve. He also examines recent progress in understanding how particular urban districts have established successful reforms on a larger scale. Drawing on a striking array of sources--from the recent history of various urban school systems, to the growing sophistication of education research, to his own experience as a teacher, scholar, and participant in reform efforts--Payne paints a vivid and unmistakably realistic portrait of urban schools and reforms of the past few decades. So Much Reform, So Little Change will be required reading for everyone interested in the plight--and the future--of urban schools.
Author |
: Terry Wrigley |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2011-08-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136734526 |
ISBN-13 |
: 113673452X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Changing Schools by : Terry Wrigley
The book is directed at all who are concerned with progressive school change and the promotion of democratic citizenship and social justice.
Author |
: Dwight L. Carter |
Publisher |
: Corwin Press |
Total Pages |
: 237 |
Release |
: 2017-09-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781506384290 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1506384293 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Leading Schools in Disruptive Times by : Dwight L. Carter
A school leadership model for surviving hyper-change From social media to evolving safety issues to constant school reform, today’s school leaders face unprecedented disruption. How can educators prepare students for a globalized world when many institutions are not ready for the constantly changing 21st century? With an eye on the past and a vision for the future, Carter and White draw the blueprint for adapting schools to ever-changing times. • A comprehensive history of disruption in American schools as a lens for understanding accelerated change • Practical exercises and real-life examples for reshaping education in the 21st century • A grounded examination of radical disruptions schools will face in the years to come
Author |
: Barbara M. Morris |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 292 |
Release |
: 1979 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0931650003 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780931650000 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Change Agents in the Schools by : Barbara M. Morris
A documented volume about what is going on in the classroom - where traditional education is treated as an enemy.
Author |
: Jay Westover |
Publisher |
: Corwin Press |
Total Pages |
: 233 |
Release |
: 2022-02-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781071822401 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1071822403 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Schools on the Move by : Jay Westover
"The greatest influence on school district improvement is the extent to which school leaders and teachers collectively transform climate, develop culture and build capacity for the purpose of creating coherence. Districts on the Move (DOTM) paved the way for system change by establishing coherent cultures of learning. Now that DOTM has been written and district leaders can establish the context for positive system change, this new book, Schools on the Move (SOTM), will delve into bringing that vision to life and realizing school improvement at the building level. At the heart of this matter is a foundational principle that schools are the unit of change for systemic improvement. It is imperative to reduce the variances in climate, culture, capacity and coherence that exist among and within school sites if school districts are to create a coherent system of continuous improvement. This book will provide practical tools and guidance to help schools create coherent systems (and thereby improve the whole district) in these four domains: 1. Shared Leadership: partnering with teachers and staff to develop a culture of co-learning 2. Clarity of Focus: creating a strategic focus on equitable student growth 3. Collective Expertise: developing instructional coherence through cycles of collaborative inquiry 4. Continuous Improvement: maintaining a focus on evidence and impact Collaborative inquiry is the vehicle through which this change is realized. Collaborative inquiry "shapes a common mindset" (Donohoo) and allows educators to develop collective efficacy through mastery of shared learning experiences"--
Author |
: Princeton Review |
Publisher |
: Princeton Review |
Total Pages |
: 338 |
Release |
: 2016-05-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780804126397 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0804126399 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis Colleges That Create Futures by : Princeton Review
KICK-START YOUR CAREER WITH THE RIGHT ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE! When it comes to getting the most out of college, the experiences you have outside the classroom are just as important as what you study. Colleges That Create Futures looks beyond the usual “best of” college lists to highlight 50 schools that empower students to discover practical, real-world applications for their talents and interests. The schools in this book feature distinctive research, internship, and hands-on learning programs—all the info you need to help find a college where you can parlay your passion into a successful post-college career. Inside, You'll Find: • In-depth profiles covering career services, internship support, student group activity, alumni satisfaction, noteworthy facilities and programs, and more • Candid assessments of each school’s academics from students, current faculty, and alumni • Unique hands-on learning opportunities for students across majors • Testimonials on career prep from alumni in business, education, law, and much more *************************** What makes Colleges That Create Futures important? You've seen the headlines—lately the news has been full of horror stories about how the college educational system has failed many recent grads who leave school with huge debt, no job prospects, and no experience in the working world. Colleges That Create Futures identifies schools that don't fall into this trap but instead prepare students for successful careers! How are the colleges selected? Schools are selected based on survey results on career services, grad school matriculation, internship support, student group and government activity, alumni activity and salaries, and noteworthy facilities and programs.
Author |
: Kevin Fahey |
Publisher |
: Teachers College Press |
Total Pages |
: 145 |
Release |
: 2019-04-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780807777657 |
ISBN-13 |
: 080777765X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis An UnCommon Theory of School Change by : Kevin Fahey
This book is for educators who believe that schools need to be improved and are hopeful that real change can be achieved. The authors argue that if educators want to create more equitable, socially just, and learner-focused schools, then they need a more robust, transformational theory of school change—an UnCommon Theory. After describing the limits of current school improvement initiatives, the authors explain what is needed to actually engage in deeper school reinvention work. They take a deep dive into the most difficult work that school leaders do: questioning, rethinking, and reinventing the fundamental assumptions upon which our schools are built. The result is a practical book that provides readers with the knowledge and tools needed to do more than just tinker at the edges of school improvement. “This book will serve as a trusty coaching guide. The writing is clear and powerful.” —From the Foreword by Joseph P. McDonald, New York University “Educators contemplating or already on the journey of re-imagining their schools will find comfort and guidance to forge ahead.” —Carl Glickman, The University of Georgia “Can help each of us become the advocates for change that results in a better future for every student in every school.” —Douglas Fisher, San Diego State University “Will support educators to think differently about what it means to not only improve schools, but to move toward sustainable change.” —Kari Thierer, School Reform Initiative