Aspire High
Author | : Russell J. Quaglia |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2016-10-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506342924 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506342922 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The ideal school is closer than you think. This high school of your dreams is a dynamic place that promotes aspirations and meaningful learning—and each aspect of its success exists in a school today, drawn from research, observations, focus groups, and interviews. Whether you’re a policymaker or district leader who can build from the ground up or an educator aiming for incremental change, you’ll find your next steps, including: A whole new way to work with all stakeholders Research and action for best practices, from physical layout to curriculum Principles for designing practices that encourage student aspirations Messages from thought leaders inside and outside the field of education