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PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-101412939348

ISBN-139781412939348

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Number of Pages168 Pages

Publication NameSmall Schools and Urban Youth : Using the Power of School Culture to Engage Students

LanguageEnglish

SubjectUrban, Administration / General

Publication Year2007

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation

AuthorLouie F. Rodriguez, Gilberto Q. Conchas

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2007-004788

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ReviewsIt is the voice of students in two separate urban centers, Oakland and Boston, that make the book unique. Here, the authors allow students to speak for themselves, and there is honesty in their words that makes the reality surrounding urban school reform resonate in a way that quantitative studies cannot. For anyone wishing a clear and concise introduction to the issues surrounding the restructuring of large urban schools into smaller learning centers, this book is a good place to begin., This book will be a very helpful and needed addition to the research that clearly establishes how large numbers of our students, particularly big-city students, are being systematically lost because of the size and purposelessness of the schools that they are forced to attend. Relationships are critical, and small schools have shown themselves to be most attentive to and proficient at using small size to personalize educational experiences for urban youth., The book reports on an actual research project and presents numerous quotes from students to support the points being made. It provides a good model of data-driven recommendations., Conchas and Rodrigueze(tm)s work is very encouraging in its suggestion that intentional and relational school cultures have some potential to narrow educational achievement disparities., Conchas and Rodriguez's work is very encouraging in its suggestion that intentional and relational school cultures have some potential to narrow educational achievement disparities., Relevant, individualized, and an insightful read. This book will be useful for any school system working to develop academies., "This book is critical for anyone working to change urban schools to effectively serve all students. Too often we succumb to the notion that substantive change is not possible at the high school level, but this book proves how wrong-headed that concept can be. These authors bring the voices of real teachers and real students to the table to demonstrate how small schools focused on relationship building and 'personalization' can perform miracles!" -- Lisa D. Delpit, Executive Director and Eminent Scholar "Finally, educators leading the movement to smaller high schools have a resource they can draw upon for guidance and direction. This book offers clear, practical advice on how to create small schools that are effective in meeting student needs." -- Pedro Noguera, Professor "The strengths include the book's readability. The examples are vivid and the students' quotes are powerful. The qualitative research style brings a personal feel that is effective." -- Gary Peters, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Research "The book reports on an actual research project and presents numerous quotes from students to support the points being made. It provides a good model of data-driven recommendations." -- Harold E. Wilson, Professor of Educational Leadership "I love the themes of relationships, community, respect, personalization, and small schools." -- James L. Drexler, Education Department Chair "Relevant, individualized, and an insightful read. This book will be useful for any school system working to develop academies." -- Nancy Betler, Teacher Mentor "The need for a book on this topic is urgent, and the contributions from the volume are significant. The writing is excellent, the data is engaging, and the conceptualization is insightful, individualistic, and challenging." -- Lila Jacobs, Professor and Coordinator "This book will be a very helpful and needed addition to the research that clearly establishes how large numbers of our students, particularly big-city students, are being systematically lost because of the size and purposelessness of the schools that they are forced to attend. Relationships are critical, and small schools have shown themselves to be most attentive to and proficient at using small size to personalize educational experiences for urban youth." -- Rodney Muth, Professor "An excellent survey of the cultural and structural features of small schools in two major urban cities. This narrowed focus allows for an analysis of school culture and student involvement on a macroscopic level, creating a fine sociological investigation suitable for both education and sociology libraries." -- The Bookwatch, March 2008 "It is the voice of students in two separate urban centers, Oakland and Boston, that make the book unique. Here, the authors allow students to speak for themselves, and there is honesty in their words that makes the reality surrounding urban school reform resonate in a way that quantitative studies cannot. For anyone wishing a clear and concise introduction to the issues surrounding the restructuring of large urban schools into smaller learning centers, this book is a good place to begin." -- CHOICE Magazine, June 2008, Vol. 45(10) "Conchas and Rodriguez's work is very encouraging in its suggestion that intentional and relational school cultures have some potential to narrow educational achievement disparities." -- Harvard Educational Review, Summer 2008, eoeThis book will be a very helpful and needed addition to the research that clearly establishes how large numbers of our students, particularly big-city students, are being systematically lost because of the size and purposelessness of the schools that they are forced to attend. Relationships are critical, and small schools have shown themselves to be most attentive to and proficient at using small size to personalize educational experiences for urban youth.e, Finally, educators leading the movement to smaller high schools have a resource they can draw upon for guidance and direction. This book offers clear, practical advice on how to create small schools that are effective in meeting student needs., 'eoeThis book will be a very helpful and needed addition to the research that clearly establishes how large numbers of our students, particularly big-city students, are being systematically lost because of the size and purposelessness of the schools that they are forced to attend. Relationships are critical, and small schools have shown themselves to be most attentive to and proficient at using small size to personalize educational experiences for urban youth.'e�, This book is critical for anyone working to change urban schools to effectively serve all students. Too often we succumb to the notion that substantive change is not possible at the high school level, but this book proves how wrong-headed that concept can be. These authors bring the voices of real teachers and real students to the table to demonstrate how small schools focused on relationship building and 'personalization' can perform miracles!, The need for a book on this topic is urgent, and the contributions from the volume are significant. The writing is excellent, the data is engaging, and the conceptualization is insightful, individualistic, and challenging., The strengths include the book's readability. The examples are vivid and the students' quotes are powerful. The qualitative research style brings a personal feel that is effective., SThis book will be a very helpful and needed addition to the research that clearly establishes how large numbers of our students, particularly big-city students, are being systematically lost because of the size and purposelessness of the schools that they are forced to attend. Relationships are critical, and small schools have shown themselves to be most attentive to and proficient at using small size to personalize educational experiences for urban youth., An excellent survey of the cultural and structural features of small schools in two major urban cities. This narrowed focus allows for an analysis of school culture and student involvement on a macroscopic level, creating a fine sociological investigation suitable for both education and sociology libraries., Conchas and Rodriguez'e(tm)s work is very encouraging in its suggestion that intentional and relational school cultures have some potential to narrow educational achievement disparities.

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Dewey Decimal370.9173/2

Table Of ContentForeword by Hugh "Bud" Mehan Preface Purpose of the Book Comparative Research Design Organization of the Book Who This Book Is for Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Digging Beneath the Layers of School Reform: Size, Culture, and Personalization 2. California Career Academies: How Structure and Culture Create Optimism Among Low-Income Urban Youth 3. Structuring Competition and Teamwork: Reproducing the Status Quo and Challenging Inequality Side-by-Side 4. The Case of Boston: How "Small" Schools Forge Academic and Relational Possibilities in the Urban Context 5. Beneath School Structure: How School Culture Shapes Relational and Academic Engagement of Urban High School Students in Boston 6. Conclusion: Towards a Critical Understanding of School Culture References Index

Synopsis"Finally, educators leading the movement to smaller high schools have a resource they can draw upon for guidance and direction. This book offers clear, practical advice on how to create small schools that are effective in meeting student needs." --Pedro Noguera, Professor New York University "Relevant, individualized, and an insightful read. This book will be useful for any school system working to develop small learning communities." --Nancy Betler, Teacher Mentor Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, NC Learn about big educational results in smaller schools! Educators are increasingly turning to small learning communities, which have proven to be highly effective in facilitating academic engagement and achievement, particularly among low-income urban students. This in-depth sociological study reveals the unique aspects of this movement and: Examines the structural and cultural features of small learning communities and small schools in two major urban cities Highlights students perspectives on school culture, personalization, and student involvement Offers timely suggestions to benefit students at all levels and in every educational setting Based on original research, this text offers school leaders and policy makers a deeper understanding of the broad, positive impact of small school reform., "Finally, educators leading the movement to smaller high schools have a resource they can draw upon for guidance and direction. This book offers clear, practical advice on how to create small schools that are effective in meeting student needs." a?Pedro Noguera, Professor New York University "Relevant, individualized, and an insightful read. This book will be useful for any school system working to develop small learning communities." a?Nancy Betler, Teacher Mentor Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, NC Learn about big educational results in smaller schools! Educators are increasingly turning to small learning communities, which have proven to be highly effective in facilitating academic engagement and achievement, particularly among low-income urban students. This in-depth sociological study reveals the unique aspects of this movement and: Examines the structural and cultural features of small learning communities and small schools in two major urban cities Highlights students' perspectives on school culture, personalization, and student involvement Offers timely suggestions to benefit students at all levels and in every educational setting Based on original research, this text offers school leaders and policy makers a deeper understanding of the broad, positive impact of small school reform., "Finally, educators leading the movement to smaller high schools have a resource they can draw upon for guidance and direction. This book offers clear, practical advice on how to create small schools that are effective in meeting student needs." -Pedro Noguera, Professor New York University "Relevant, individualized, and an insightful read. This book will be useful for any school system working to develop small learning communities." -Nancy Betler, Teacher Mentor Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, NC Learn about big educational results in smaller schools! Educators are increasingly turning to small learning communities, which have proven to be highly effective in facilitating academic engagement and achievement, particularly among low-income urban students. This in-depth sociological study reveals the unique aspects of this movement and: Examines the structural and cultural features of small learning communities and small schools in two major urban cities Highlights students' perspectives on school culture, personalization, and student involvement Offers timely suggestions to benefit students at all levels and in every educational setting Based on original research, this text offers school leaders and policy makers a deeper understanding of the broad, positive impact of small school reform., This sociological study examines small learning communities and small schools in two major urban cities and highlights the relationship between school culture, personalization, and student engagement.

LC Classification NumberLC5133.O15C66 2008

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