The Moral Imperative Realized

Michael Fullan - Michael Fullan Enterprises Inc.
The Moral Imperative Realized
November 2010 | 96 pages | Corwin
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"Like all of Fullan's work, this is a must read. He offers such precise strategies for implementation that inaction is no longer an option for educators who are committed to high levels of learning for all students."
—Richard DuFour, Author

Successful school leadership in action

Achieving excellence begins with hard work at the ground level. There is no question that the stakes have been raised and that school leaders have more pressure—and more opportunity—to make a bigger difference than ever before. Award-winning author and educational reform expert Michael Fullan takes the subject of moral leadership to the next level by showing how to put change into practice at the local and systemic levels. He explains how the combined forces of shared leadership make the difference, and outlines proven ways to:

  • Create a culture of moral leadership
  • Drive change with school leaders
  • Achieve systemwide progress
  • Avoid educational blind alleys

School leaders and principals must answer the call to drive the change our children deserve. This invaluable resource will inspire, educate, and provide a map for blazing the trail to success.


Contents

About the Author

About the Author

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

  • 1. Moral Purpose Is Not a Strategy
  • Moral Imperative as Strategy
  • Moral Purpose Is Not Sufficient
  • 2. Realized Moral Purpose
  • Ontario: Crosby, Armadale, Rideau, South Simcoe
  • Chicago: 100 Schools
  • 3. School and District Symbiosis
  • Sanger Unified School District
  • Fort Bend Independent School District
  • Ottawa Catholic District School Board
  • York Region District School Board
  • District and School Symbiosis
  • 4. System Leaders
  • School Leaders Broaden Their Perspective
  • School Leaders as Formal System Leaders
  • System Leaders Themselves
  • Becoming "Superman"

References

References

Index

Index

Description

"Like all of Fullan's work, this is a must read. He offers such precise strategies for implementation that inaction is no longer an option for educators who are committed to high levels of learning for all students."
—Richard DuFour, Author

Successful school leadership in action

Achieving excellence begins with hard work at the ground level. There is no question that the stakes have been raised and that school leaders have more pressure—and more opportunity—to make a bigger difference than ever before. Award-winning author and educational reform expert Michael Fullan takes the subject of moral leadership to the next level by showing how to put change into practice at the local and systemic levels. He explains how the combined forces of shared leadership make the difference, and outlines proven ways to:

  • Create a culture of moral leadership
  • Drive change with school leaders
  • Achieve systemwide progress
  • Avoid educational blind alleys

School leaders and principals must answer the call to drive the change our children deserve. This invaluable resource will inspire, educate, and provide a map for blazing the trail to success.


Contents

About the Author

About the Author

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

  • 1. Moral Purpose Is Not a Strategy
  • Moral Imperative as Strategy
  • Moral Purpose Is Not Sufficient
  • 2. Realized Moral Purpose
  • Ontario: Crosby, Armadale, Rideau, South Simcoe
  • Chicago: 100 Schools
  • 3. School and District Symbiosis
  • Sanger Unified School District
  • Fort Bend Independent School District
  • Ottawa Catholic District School Board
  • York Region District School Board
  • District and School Symbiosis
  • 4. System Leaders
  • School Leaders Broaden Their Perspective
  • School Leaders as Formal System Leaders
  • System Leaders Themselves
  • Becoming "Superman"

References

References

Index

Index

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"Like all of Fullan's work, this is a must read. He offers such precise strategies for implementation that inaction is no longer an option for educators who are committed to high levels of learning for all students."
—Richard DuFour, Author

Successful school leadership in action

Achieving excellence begins with hard work at the ground level. There is no question that the stakes have been raised and that school leaders have more pressure—and more opportunity—to make a bigger difference than ever before. Award-winning author and educational reform expert Michael Fullan takes the subject of moral leadership to the next level by showing how to put change into practice at the local and systemic levels. He explains how the combined forces of shared leadership make the difference, and outlines proven ways to:

  • Create a culture of moral leadership
  • Drive change with school leaders
  • Achieve systemwide progress
  • Avoid educational blind alleys

School leaders and principals must answer the call to drive the change our children deserve. This invaluable resource will inspire, educate, and provide a map for blazing the trail to success.



Table Of Contents:

  • About the Author
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Moral Purpose Is Not a Strategy
  • Moral Imperative as Strategy
  • Moral Purpose Is Not Sufficient
  • 2. Realized Moral Purpose
  • Ontario: Crosby, Armadale, Rideau, South Simcoe
  • Chicago: 100 Schools
  • 3. School and District Symbiosis
  • Sanger Unified School District
  • Fort Bend Independent School District
  • Ottawa Catholic District School Board
  • York Region District School Board
  • District and School Symbiosis
  • 4. System Leaders
  • School Leaders Broaden Their Perspective
  • School Leaders as Formal System Leaders
  • System Leaders Themselves
  • Becoming "Superman"
  • References
  • Index

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"Michael Fullan ups the ante once again for school reformers. In The Moral Imperative Realized, he makes it clear that anyone who ignores the moral dimensions of of school improvement is doomed to fail. This is an essential resource for any change leader."
Jim Knight, President, Instructional Coaching Group, Lawrence, KS
"A powerful and timely book that forcefully says that the only moral reality that counts is one that you can actually accomplish. And then Fullan shows how this can be done."
Bill Hogarth, Consultant, Leadership for Learning
"Michael Fullan has given us a powerful roadmap for combining passion and strategic action. Practical, succinct and engaging. If this book doesn't move leaders to realize their moral imperative, nothing will!"
Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Ontario Ministry of Education
"Every child must reach their potential, that is the moral imperative that Michael Fullan is again calling our attention to! Not only does The Moral Imperative Realized shine the light on the path that each of us in Public Education must walk; it provides the call to action that we must answer!"
Marcus P. Johnson, Superintendent, Sanger Unified School DIstrict, CA
"The Moral Imperative Realized is a call to action. Michael Fullan makes it clear that the most pious mission statement held with passionate conviction will not improve schools unless educators take strategic actions to bring that mission to life. More importantly, he offers specific examples of system-wide improvement with such precise strategies for implementation that inaction is no longer an option for educators who contend they are committed to high levels of learning for all students. Like all of Fullan's work, this is a must read."
Richard DuFour, Author

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