Building Strong School Cultures - (Leadership for Learning) by Sharon Kruse & Karen Seashore Louis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Develop an integrated school culture that engages educators with their colleagues and communities!</em></strong></p> <p>This resource calls on principals to create a viable, sustainable school culture using the professional community, organizational learning, and trust to affect teaching and learning. Part of the <em>Leadership for Learning </em>series, this volume presents a leadership approach that integrates teachers, parents, and community members into a coherent team. The authors examine schools that have achieved lasting cultural change and present practical strategies for: </p> <ul> <li>Diagnosing and shaping a school culture </li> <li>Revising leadership functions to broaden decision-making processes </li> <li>Rethinking organizational structures </li> <li>Supporting continuous improvement while ensuring stability</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Develop an integrated school culture that engages educators with their colleagues and communities!</em></strong></p> <p>This resource calls on principals to create a viable, sustainable school culture using the professional community, organizational learning, and trust to affect teaching and learning. Part of the <em>Leadership for Learning </em>series, this volume presents a leadership approach that integrates teachers, parents, and community members into a coherent team. The authors examine schools that have achieved lasting cultural change and present practical strategies for: </p> <ul> <li>Diagnosing and shaping a school culture </li> <li>Revising leadership functions to broaden decision-making processes </li> <li>Rethinking organizational structures </li> <li>Supporting continuous improvement while ensuring stability</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><em>A manageable, well-rehearsed plan for discussion, research, and lots of reflective thought for any school leader willing to go the extra journey to develop their own leadership and the culture in which they desire to lead.</em>--Teresa P. Cunningham, Principal (5/12/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>An important companion to current research and good thinking about change. This book presents ideas, research, and great questions not often found in how-to manuals on school change.</em>--Lyman Goding, Visiting Lecturer (5/12/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>Standing on the back of their groundbreaking research on school culture, Kruse and Seashore Louis provide an insightful and very practical guide that should be a must-read for anyone preparing to become a school leader.</em>--Kenneth Leithwood, Professor (7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>The book is an easy read, yet is on target and to-the-point. It provides a practical means by which to change school culture, often a necessary step to improved student achievement.</em>--James L. Pate, Associate Professor (5/12/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>The book supports the development of leadership skills through well-digested research, combined with a highly effective constructivist approach for making sense of compelling stories and using the dialogue stemming from that research. This book is highly useful for aspiring and practicing school principals.</em>--Mary K. Culver, Clinical Assistant Professor (5/12/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>This timely book is a delight. It sets a new agenda for leadership and achieves the rare goal of combining practical tools and rich vignettes with analytical reflections based on sound research.</em>--Kathryn Riley, Professor (6/9/2008 12:00:00 AM)<br>
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