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"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to intentionally develop the whole child."
—Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality
Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI
"Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures—not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings—are what we need to save our education system."
—Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author
The Washington Post
Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results
Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary K–12 public and charter schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate. The results are undeniable:
- Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose
- Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard work
- Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas
Strategies for creating a healthy school culture, including intentionality and hands-on guidance by the principal, come to life through case studies. These compelling examples will help educators and parents focus on strong personal character as the desired result of genuine learning.
Contents
About the Author
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Preface
Preface
I.
- 1. Four Common Traits of Great School Cultures
- A Strong Belief That Culture Determines Outcome
- A Nurturing but Demanding Culture
- A Culture Committed to Student Success
- 2. Creating a Great School Culture
- How School Cultures Are Made
- How School Cultures Form Character
- How Great School Cultures Drive Achievement
II.
- 3. Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton, CA
- 4. Veritas Academy, Phoenix, AZ
- 5. Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, IL
- 6. P.S. 124 New York, NY
- 7. Providence St. Mel, Chicago, IL
- 8. Arlington Traditional School, Arlington, VA
- 9. HOPE Prima, Milwaukee, WI
- 10. Cotswold Elementary, Charlotte, NC
- 11. Atlantis Elementary, Port St. John, FL
- 12. Grayhawk Elementary, Scottsdale, AZ
- 13. An Achievable Dream Middle and High, Newport News, VA
- 14. Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Franklin, MA
III.
- 15. How Communities Can Help Form Great School Cultures
Endnotes
Endnotes
Selected Bibliography
Selected Bibliography
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to intentionally develop the whole child."
—Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality
Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI
"Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures—not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings—are what we need to save our education system."
—Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author
The Washington Post
Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results
Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary K–12 public and charter schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate. The results are undeniable:
- Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose
- Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard work
- Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas
Strategies for creating a healthy school culture, including intentionality and hands-on guidance by the principal, come to life through case studies. These compelling examples will help educators and parents focus on strong personal character as the desired result of genuine learning.
Contents
About the Author
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Preface
Preface
I.
- 1. Four Common Traits of Great School Cultures
- A Strong Belief That Culture Determines Outcome
- A Nurturing but Demanding Culture
- A Culture Committed to Student Success
- 2. Creating a Great School Culture
- How School Cultures Are Made
- How School Cultures Form Character
- How Great School Cultures Drive Achievement
II.
- 3. Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton, CA
- 4. Veritas Academy, Phoenix, AZ
- 5. Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, IL
- 6. P.S. 124 New York, NY
- 7. Providence St. Mel, Chicago, IL
- 8. Arlington Traditional School, Arlington, VA
- 9. HOPE Prima, Milwaukee, WI
- 10. Cotswold Elementary, Charlotte, NC
- 11. Atlantis Elementary, Port St. John, FL
- 12. Grayhawk Elementary, Scottsdale, AZ
- 13. An Achievable Dream Middle and High, Newport News, VA
- 14. Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Franklin, MA
III.
- 15. How Communities Can Help Form Great School Cultures
Endnotes
Endnotes
Selected Bibliography
Selected Bibliography
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
November 2010 | 208 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412986724 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 28/04/2023 | 9781452237879 | $36.00 |
"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to intentionally develop the whole child."
—Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality
Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI
"Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures—not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings—are what we need to save our education system."
—Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author
The Washington Post
Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results
Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary K–12 public and charter schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate. The results are undeniable:
- Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose
- Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard work
- Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas
Strategies for creating a healthy school culture, including intentionality and hands-on guidance by the principal, come to life through case studies. These compelling examples will help educators and parents focus on strong personal character as the desired result of genuine learning.
Table Of Contents:
- About the Author
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- I.
- 1. Four Common Traits of Great School Cultures
- A Strong Belief That Culture Determines Outcome
- A Nurturing but Demanding Culture
- A Culture Committed to Student Success
- 2. Creating a Great School Culture
- How School Cultures Are Made
- How School Cultures Form Character
- How Great School Cultures Drive Achievement
- II.
- 3. Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton, CA
- 4. Veritas Academy, Phoenix, AZ
- 5. Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, IL
- 6. P.S. 124 New York, NY
- 7. Providence St. Mel, Chicago, IL
- 8. Arlington Traditional School, Arlington, VA
- 9. HOPE Prima, Milwaukee, WI
- 10. Cotswold Elementary, Charlotte, NC
- 11. Atlantis Elementary, Port St. John, FL
- 12. Grayhawk Elementary, Scottsdale, AZ
- 13. An Achievable Dream Middle and High, Newport News, VA
- 14. Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Franklin, MA
- III.
- 15. How Communities Can Help Form Great School Cultures
- Endnotes
- Selected Bibliography
- Index