On Purpose - How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character (Paperback)

Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results. Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary primary and secondary 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 purpose - Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard work - Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas Strategies for creating a healthy school culture including intentionality and hands-on guidance by the headteacher 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.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	November 2010
Authors:	Samuel Casey Carter
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-8672-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > General
LSN:	1-4129-8672-9
Barcode:	9781412986724

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