{"product_id":"building-strong-school-cultures-1","title":"Building Strong School Cultures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Standing on the back of their groundbreaking research on school culture, Kruse and Seashore Louis provide an insightful and very practical guide that should be a must-read for anyone preparing to become a school leader.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Kenneth Leithwood, Professor\u003cbr\u003eOISE\/University of Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A manageable, well-rehearsed plan for discussion, research, and lots of reflective thought for any school leader willing to develop their own leadership and the culture in which they desire to lead.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Teresa P. Cunningham, Principal\u003cbr\u003eLaurel Elementary School, TN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelop an integrated school culture that engages educators with their colleagues and communities! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a principal, you realize that effecting positive, long-lasting change requires support both within your school and in the wider community. This practical handbook shows school leaders how to build a climate of collaboration with staff, teachers, and parents as well as how to develop connections with foundations, business groups, social service providers, and government agencies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharon D. Kruse and Karen Seashore Louis call on principals to create a viable, sustainable school culture using organizational learning and trust to involve the professional community and to affect teaching and learning. This addition to the \u003ci\u003eLeadership for Learning \u003c\/i\u003eseries presents a leadership approach that integrates teachers, parents, and community members into a coherent team. The authors examine schools that have achieved lasting cultural change and present practical strategies for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosing and shaping a school culture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevising leadership functions to broaden decision-making processes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRethinking organizational structures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting continuous improvement while ensuring stability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Strong School Cultures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e draws from business and psychology research on motivating and organizing people to provide school leaders with the skills they need to promote effective change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248301691224,"sku":"9781412951814","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412951814.jpg?v=1777817732","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/building-strong-school-cultures-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}