What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . and What to Say Next Time

Quotations for Leading, Learning, and Living
Noah benShea - Noah benShea is one of North America’s most respected and beloved poet-philosophers. An international, best selling author of 22 books translated into 18 languages, Noah’s work is embraced by millions.
What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . and What to Say Next Time
January 2000 | 160 pages | Corwin
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"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals

Powerful quotations collected and organized especially for educators

From Pulitzer-nominated journalist and international best-selling author, Noah benShea, this quick reference collection of quotes belongs on the desk or in the briefcase of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership, assessment, and character education to accountability, technology, etc., What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year—and after.

  • From Chapter 1, Administrators, Principals, and School Leaders—

"Leadership is action, not position."
Donald H. McGannon

"You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people."
Admiral Grace Hooper

  • From Chapter 22, Technology—

"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education."
John F. Kennedy

"For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three."
Alice Kahn

  • From Chapter 23, Women in Education—

"Women are like tea bags; put them in hot water and they get stronger."
Eleanor Roosevelt

From John Dewey to Lily Tomlin, these quotes of wisdom and humor are ideal for speeches to the community, school board, fundraisers, and staff. They help frame presentations, letters, and other communications so both administrators and audiences can see old problems in a new light.



Now you can also have inspirational quotes from Noah benShea delivered daily directly to your inbox, via twitter, or on Facebook.

Contents

Administrators, Principals and School Leaders

Administrators, Principals and School Leaders

Alternative and Accelerated Schools

Alternative and Accelerated Schools

Assessment and Testing

Assessment and Testing

At-Risk Students

At-Risk Students

Character Education

Character Education

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Community Relations and Parental Involvement

Community Relations and Parental Involvement

Counseling

Counseling

Discipline

Discipline

Diversity

Diversity

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Exceptional Students

Exceptional Students

Fundraising and School Finance

Fundraising and School Finance

Math and Science

Math and Science

Personnel and Program Evaluation

Personnel and Program Evaluation

Professional Development

Professional Development

Reading, Writing and Language Arts

Reading, Writing and Language Arts

Research and Accountability

Research and Accountability

School Change

School Change

School Safety

School Safety

Teacher Preparation

Teacher Preparation

Technology

Technology

Women in Education

Women in Education

Description

"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals

Powerful quotations collected and organized especially for educators

From Pulitzer-nominated journalist and international best-selling author, Noah benShea, this quick reference collection of quotes belongs on the desk or in the briefcase of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership, assessment, and character education to accountability, technology, etc., What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year—and after.

  • From Chapter 1, Administrators, Principals, and School Leaders—

"Leadership is action, not position."
Donald H. McGannon

"You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people."
Admiral Grace Hooper

  • From Chapter 22, Technology—

"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education."
John F. Kennedy

"For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three."
Alice Kahn

  • From Chapter 23, Women in Education—

"Women are like tea bags; put them in hot water and they get stronger."
Eleanor Roosevelt

From John Dewey to Lily Tomlin, these quotes of wisdom and humor are ideal for speeches to the community, school board, fundraisers, and staff. They help frame presentations, letters, and other communications so both administrators and audiences can see old problems in a new light.



Now you can also have inspirational quotes from Noah benShea delivered daily directly to your inbox, via twitter, or on Facebook.

Contents

Administrators, Principals and School Leaders

Administrators, Principals and School Leaders

Alternative and Accelerated Schools

Alternative and Accelerated Schools

Assessment and Testing

Assessment and Testing

At-Risk Students

At-Risk Students

Character Education

Character Education

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Community Relations and Parental Involvement

Community Relations and Parental Involvement

Counseling

Counseling

Discipline

Discipline

Diversity

Diversity

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Exceptional Students

Exceptional Students

Fundraising and School Finance

Fundraising and School Finance

Math and Science

Math and Science

Personnel and Program Evaluation

Personnel and Program Evaluation

Professional Development

Professional Development

Reading, Writing and Language Arts

Reading, Writing and Language Arts

Research and Accountability

Research and Accountability

School Change

School Change

School Safety

School Safety

Teacher Preparation

Teacher Preparation

Technology

Technology

Women in Education

Women in Education

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What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . and What to Say Next Time

Quotations for Leading, Learning, and Living


January 2000 | 160 pages | Corwin

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Hardcover 27/02/2023 9780761976059 $62.95
Paperback 01/02/2026 9780761976066 $37.95

"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals

Powerful quotations collected and organized especially for educators

From Pulitzer-nominated journalist and international best-selling author, Noah benShea, this quick reference collection of quotes belongs on the desk or in the briefcase of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership, assessment, and character education to accountability, technology, etc., What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year—and after.

  • From Chapter 1, Administrators, Principals, and School Leaders—

"Leadership is action, not position."
Donald H. McGannon

"You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people."
Admiral Grace Hooper

  • From Chapter 22, Technology—

"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education."
John F. Kennedy

"For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three."
Alice Kahn

  • From Chapter 23, Women in Education—

"Women are like tea bags; put them in hot water and they get stronger."
Eleanor Roosevelt

From John Dewey to Lily Tomlin, these quotes of wisdom and humor are ideal for speeches to the community, school board, fundraisers, and staff. They help frame presentations, letters, and other communications so both administrators and audiences can see old problems in a new light.



Now you can also have inspirational quotes from Noah benShea delivered daily directly to your inbox, via twitter, or on Facebook.


Table Of Contents:

  • Administrators, Principals and School Leaders
  • Alternative and Accelerated Schools
  • Assessment and Testing
  • At-Risk Students
  • Character Education
  • Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Community Relations and Parental Involvement
  • Counseling
  • Discipline
  • Diversity
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Exceptional Students
  • Fundraising and School Finance
  • Math and Science
  • Personnel and Program Evaluation
  • Professional Development
  • Reading, Writing and Language Arts
  • Research and Accountability
  • School Change
  • School Safety
  • Teacher Preparation
  • Technology
  • Women in Education

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"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director, National Association of Secondary School Principals
"Truly an invaluable reference tool."
Delaine Eastin, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
"A quick reference collection of quotes from John Dewey to Lily Tomlin that belongs on the desk of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership and assessment to technology, this book offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year."
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