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* Features more than 20 case studies that will serve as
inspirational models for teachers and school leaders. These stories
come from public, private, and charter schools in urban, suburban,
and rural communities. * Each case study ends with a short section
called "Learning from School or District: Bringing Practice to Your
Classroom/School/District" to clearly articulate practical
applications from the case study. * Authored by the Executive
Director of the Green Schools National Network (GSNN) * Explores
the GSNN four pillars "GreenPrint" for Green, Healthy, and
Sustainable that have emerged from 10 years of research,
evaluation, and work with schools and school districts. * Very few
books address whole school sustainability and even fewer, if any
others, highlight stories of leading change for sustainability.
This is the first compilation of case studies written by leaders of
transformative change in their schools and school districts. *
We're facing complex and urgent crises that are both local and
global ; PK-12 education has the responsibility and opportunity to
serve as a model of local action and learning toward a more vibrant
and sustainable future. This book highlights this need and provides
exemplars in action.
* Features more than 20 case studies that will serve as
inspirational models for teachers and school leaders. These stories
come from public, private, and charter schools in urban, suburban,
and rural communities. * Each case study ends with a short section
called "Learning from School or District: Bringing Practice to Your
Classroom/School/District" to clearly articulate practical
applications from the case study. * Authored by the Executive
Director of the Green Schools National Network (GSNN) * Explores
the GSNN four pillars "GreenPrint" for Green, Healthy, and
Sustainable that have emerged from 10 years of research,
evaluation, and work with schools and school districts. * Very few
books address whole school sustainability and even fewer, if any
others, highlight stories of leading change for sustainability.
This is the first compilation of case studies written by leaders of
transformative change in their schools and school districts. *
We're facing complex and urgent crises that are both local and
global ; PK-12 education has the responsibility and opportunity to
serve as a model of local action and learning toward a more vibrant
and sustainable future. This book highlights this need and provides
exemplars in action.
This practical guide for educational leaders explores how you can
transform your school or district into a vibrant center of learning
and socio-ecological responsibility with only three manageable
actions: taking students outside, bringing nature inside, and
cultivating a mindset of awareness, responsibility, and empathy.
This book is rich in practical, attainable approaches and stories
of real actions taken by leaders, teachers, parents, and community
partners to design, lead, and manage a vibrant, flourishing,
sustainable learning community. Authors Uline and Kensler take you
on an inspirational journey through nine key leadership strategies
for you to begin or expand your work towards whole school
sustainability.
Leadership for Green Schools provides aspiring and practicing
leaders with the tools they need to facilitate the design,
leadership, and management of greener, more sustainable schools.
Framed by theory and research, this text draws from the fields of
sustainability science, built learning environment, and educational
leadership to explain what green schools look like, what role
school buildings play in advancing sustainable organizational and
instructional practices, and why school leaders are "greening"
their leadership. Sustainability can often seem like an
unreachable, utopian set of goals, but this important resource uses
illustrative examples of successful schools and leaders to show how
establishing and managing green schools aligns with the work they
are already doing to restore engaged learning within their schools
and communities. Leadership for Green Schools is a unique and
important resource to help leaders reduce the environmental impact
of school buildings and immerse students in purposeful, meaningful
learning for a sustainable, just future. Special Features: Examples
from award-winning schools and leaders-best-practices and
illustrative examples throughout make whole school sustainability
come to life and show how green leadership is a real possibility
for the reader. Aligned with Professional Standards for Educational
Leadership-provides the tools necessary for leaders to advance
sustainability goals while at the same time fulfilling the core
purposes of their job. End-of-chapter discussion questions-valuable
pedagogical tools invite personal reflection and conversation.
This practical guide for educational leaders explores how you can
transform your school or district into a vibrant center of learning
and socio-ecological responsibility with only three manageable
actions: taking students outside, bringing nature inside, and
cultivating a mindset of awareness, responsibility, and empathy.
This book is rich in practical, attainable approaches and stories
of real actions taken by leaders, teachers, parents, and community
partners to design, lead, and manage a vibrant, flourishing,
sustainable learning community. Authors Uline and Kensler take you
on an inspirational journey through nine key leadership strategies
for you to begin or expand your work towards whole school
sustainability.
Leadership for Green Schools provides aspiring and practicing
leaders with the tools they need to facilitate the design,
leadership, and management of greener, more sustainable schools.
Framed by theory and research, this text draws from the fields of
sustainability science, built learning environment, and educational
leadership to explain what green schools look like, what role
school buildings play in advancing sustainable organizational and
instructional practices, and why school leaders are "greening"
their leadership. Sustainability can often seem like an
unreachable, utopian set of goals, but this important resource uses
illustrative examples of successful schools and leaders to show how
establishing and managing green schools aligns with the work they
are already doing to restore engaged learning within their schools
and communities. Leadership for Green Schools is a unique and
important resource to help leaders reduce the environmental impact
of school buildings and immerse students in purposeful, meaningful
learning for a sustainable, just future. Special Features: Examples
from award-winning schools and leaders-best-practices and
illustrative examples throughout make whole school sustainability
come to life and show how green leadership is a real possibility
for the reader. Aligned with Professional Standards for Educational
Leadership-provides the tools necessary for leaders to advance
sustainability goals while at the same time fulfilling the core
purposes of their job. End-of-chapter discussion questions-valuable
pedagogical tools invite personal reflection and conversation.
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