On Purpose
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How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character

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<p>"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."<br/>—Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality<br/>Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI<br/><br/>"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."<br/>—Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author<br/>The Washington Post<br/><br/>Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results</p><p>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: </p>Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purposeMotivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard workImproved student achievement in multiple subject areas<p>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.</p>
Sold By | SAGE Publications |
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ISBNs | 9781452224039, 1452237875, 9781452237879, 9781412986724, 9781412986724, 9781412986724 |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 208 |
Edition | 1st |