The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

1st Edition

Lessons From a Transformational Leader

Richard D. Sagor; Deborah Rickey
eISBN-13: 9781452283616

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How to bring out the best in your staff—and in yourself

Research shows that the single variable that makes the most difference in student performance is the quality of the teacher. How do we keep teachers motivated in the face of increased pressure for grades, class sizes and media attention? How do we attract and retain high-quality teachers? This inspiring text offers a refreshing alternative to the portfolio and high-stakes accountability models of school improvement. Based on the successful methods of Dealous Cox, The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence describes a leadership philosophy based on the search for wisdom through personal reflection and community. The authors share their experience with this leadership style and document the sustainable results of transformational leaders working with teachers as partners rather than adversaries. These results include

Consistently improved teacher performanceImproved teacher qualityGreater professional satisfaction for teachersStronger community support for schools

Richard Sagor and Deborah Rickey have tracked this established leadership model for more than 30 years. Their work shows how, when sustained over time, these leadership principles have transformed professional behavior throughout school districts and made a long-term difference for teachers and students.

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ISBNs 9781452283616, 9781412996457, 9781412996457, 1452283613
Language English
Number of Pages 192
Edition 1st