On Purpose
1st Edition
How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character
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"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."
—Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality
Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI
"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."
—Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author
The Washington Post
Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results
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:
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 areasStrategies 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.
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
|---|---|
| ISBNs | 9781412986724, 9781412986724, 9781412986724, 9781452237879, 9781452224039, 1452237875 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 208 |
| Edition | 1st |