In 1988, the Chicago public school system decentralized, granting parents and communities significant resources and authority to reform their schools in dramatic ways. To track the effects of this bold experiment, the authors of Organizing Schools for Improvement collected a wealth of data on elementary schools in Chicago. Over a seven-year period they identified one hundred elementary schools that had substantially improved—and one hundred that had not. What did the successful schools do to accelerate student learning?
The authors of this illuminating book identify a comprehensive set of practices and conditions that were key factors for improvement, including school leadership, the professional capacity of the faculty and staff, and a student-centered learning climate. In addition, they analyze the impact of social dynamics, including crime, critically examining the inextricable link between schools and their communities. Putting their data onto a more human scale, they also chronicle the stories of two neighboring schools with very different trajectories. The lessons gleaned from this groundbreaking study will be invaluable for anyone involved with urban education.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0226078000
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0226078000-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 0226078000
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0226078000
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0226078000
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780226078007
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0226078000-new
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6241067-n
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FW-9780226078007
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Organizing Schools for Improvement: Lessons from Chicago 0.95. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780226078007