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Hard Truth : Problems and Issues in Urban School Reform by Sean B. Yisrael (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRowman & Littlefield Education
ISBN-101475800045
ISBN-139781475800043
eBay Product ID (ePID)114062500
Product Key Features
Number of Pages100 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHard Truth : Problems and Issues in Urban School Reform
Publication Year2012
SubjectUrban, Classroom Management, Aims & Objectives
TypeTextbook
AuthorSean B. Yisrael
Subject AreaEducation
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight5.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-010446
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsThis book is appropriately titled. Dr. Yisrael tells it like it is without watering it down. This is one of the poignant books about urban school reform that I've ever read., "This book is appropriately titled. Dr. Yisrael tells it like it is without watering it down. This is one of the poignant books about urban school reform that I've ever read." --Vanessa Enoch, Educational Researcher and Advocate "In this book, Dr. Yisrael really tells the hard truth about urban education. He vividly discusses issues affecting schools that others are afraid to say." --Jeremiah Johnson, Educator "Finally, a book that reveals how the politics of education often get in the way of a principal's ability to lead a school out of failure. Bravo to Dr. Yisrael." --Diane Weems, Associate Principal "This book is a must read for any school administrator working in a tough school setting." --Dr. Carlos Blair, Principal, Ohio, In this book, Dr. Yisrael really tells the hard truth about urban education. He vividly discusses issues affecting schools that others are afraid to say., Finally, a book that reveals how the politics of education often get in the way of a principal's ability to lead a school out of failure. Bravo to Dr. Yisrael.
Dewey Decimal371.009173/2
Table Of ContentAcknowledgements Preface Introduction Chapter One: The Leadership Void in Today's Urban Schools Courageous Leadership Chapter Two: Conflict and Friction The Process for Resolving Conflicts Chapter Three: Individual Entrapments Chapter Four: Learn the School's Culture (Before Trying to Improve It) Gathering Information Chapter Five: Irate Parents Parental Engagement Chapter Six: Troublemakers on the Staff Diehard Reform AntagonistThe ProcessApplying Progressive Discipline Chapter Seven: Stagnation and Inefficiency Disrupt Their RoutinesGive Deadlines for Completing Tasks Chapter Eight: Disruptive Students The ProcessCreate a School-Wide Discipline Plan Chapter Nine: Academic Instruction Hiring the "Right" TeachersProvide Teachers with Adequate Support Chapter Ten: Standardized Testing Learn All the Parameters of the TestCreate Two Testing CohortsAlign the StandardsSchedule a Pre-test DateHire a Testing CoordinatorEstablish a Before- or After-School Tutoring ProgramThe Principal's Actions Chapter Eleven: Central Office Staff Chapter Twelve: The School's Budget Chapter Thirteen: Social Media Chapter Fourteen: Practice Self-Reflection Reflect on Past EventsBe Honest with Yourself
SynopsisThe Hard Truth is a book written for principals and school administrators who want to implement effective change. The topics of the book candidly discuss the problems, people, and issues that get in the way of true school reform; and what building level principals can personally do attain the best possible outcomes., The Hard Truthis a book written for principals and school administrators who want to implement effective change. The topics of the book candidly discuss the problems, people, and issues that get in the way of true school reform; and what building level principals can personally do attain the best possible outcomes., The Hard Truth is a book written for principals and school administrators who want to implement effective change. The topics of the book candidly discuss the problems, people, and issues that get in the way of true school reform; and what building level principals can personally do attain the best possible outcomes."
LC Classification NumberLC5131.Y58 2012
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