school improvement programs

Examines the potential improvement to schools that strengthened relationships between teachers, parents, and principals could produce, discussing communication, teachers and principals as learners, and how to build a "community of learners.".

Presents six case studies that provide various perspectives on issues of school reform.

A guide to turning high-poverty schools into high-performing schools, providing lessons learned and practical advice from seven high-performing, high-poverty schools, and discussing building leadership capacity; fostering a healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment; and focusing on student, professional, and system learning.

Explains how to develop and maintain schools that are consistently effective; includes real-world examples from teachers and administrators and covers philosophies and practices in the classroom, the school as a whole, and the community.

"Teachers are powerful change agents in the on-going process of school improvement. This ... companion guide to Donohoo's ... Collaborative Inquiry for Educators helps school leaders develop a sustainable professional learning culture. Practical suggestions and in-depth research shed light on your path as you explore the benefits and challenges of adopting authentic teacher collaboration across schools and districts. Learn valuable lessons from leaders in the field and discover: A rationale and framework for engaging in inquiry; the vital conditions needed to ensure systemwide collaboration; Common pitfalls and the four stages of school improvement"--Amazon.com.