ABSTRACT

This book demonstrates that student achievement depends on school culture, the one element of your school at the foundation of everything that happens there. School culture is the system of beliefs, values, and expectations that governs the feelings and actions of everybody there. This book shows how principals can build relationships and connections to enhance school culture.

Practical and accessible, this book provides guidelines which will show you how to:
- communicate with teachers, students, and parents on a regular basis
- be "visible"
- recognize, utilize and empower your faculty

chapter |18 pages

Examining School Culture

Strengthening Connections

chapter |17 pages

Creating, Fostering, and Sustaining a Positive Culture

The Principal's Role in Developing Connections

chapter |18 pages

Recognizing and Utilizing Teacher Leaders

Pioneering a Cultural Revolution

chapter |18 pages

Helping Ourselves By First Helping Others

The Student's Role

chapter |18 pages

Getting to the Heart

Building Community Schools

chapter |16 pages

Building Confidence, Inspiring Trust

The Future of Public Education in America