The Minnesota New Country School's award-winning project-based model is capturing the attention of administrators and educators across the country. This book explains the theory and practice behind making a project-based system work. It covers learning theory, the role of teachers in such a system, what a school building and school day would look like, examples of student projects and how they are assessed, and a chapter on steps to take to create a school of this nature. Educators, parents, and students who feel oppressed by the system or are not satisfied with their present situation;...
The Minnesota New Country School's award-winning project-based model is capturing the attention of administrators and educators across the country. Th...
Here is a comprehensive model for school start-ups from the initial planning, to the opening of the school, and through its initial growth. It is written for educational leaders who are engaging in the current transformation of America's education system through the creation of charter schools, private schools, and other emerging educational entities. The most common cause of new school failure is not curricular in nature, but rather is due to financial and management shortcomings. Following well-established entrepreneurial processes and principles can dramatically reduce the failure rate of...
Here is a comprehensive model for school start-ups from the initial planning, to the opening of the school, and through its initial growth. It is writ...
This work is the product of a three-year grant-supported induction year program. College faculty from an associated group of colleges joined staff developers from a growing suburban district in creating an entire year's curriculum for beginning teachers. If you are looking for a book that provides concrete advice for establishing group reflection, this is the perfect choice.
This work is the product of a three-year grant-supported induction year program. College faculty from an associated group of colleges joined staff dev...
Management can help schools learn how to minimize duplication and increase accountability. Managers Make the Difference will show you how to use creative problem solving to move from a challenge to creative action. With this book, Leiding delivers practical methods you can immediately apply to help you become more creative and to nurture the creativity in the people who work for you.
Management can help schools learn how to minimize duplication and increase accountability. Managers Make the Difference will show you how to use creat...
