Inspiring greatness in education : a school of the 21st century model at the Independence School District / Dr. Edward F. Zigler, Dr. Jim Hinson, Jennifer Walker, M. Ed
A need for change -- The launch of 21C within ISD -- Expanding the vision in Independence -- Building on 21C's vision of compassion -- Progressive change in the new millennium -- Identifying services & braiding them with resources -- The 21c mission enters annexed school neighborhoods -- Enabling student fitness & good health becomes a priority -- Nurturing 21C roots to expand for the future -- Independence School District 21C timeline
Summary
This text examines the Independence School District's adoption of Edward Zigler's School of the 21st Century education model. This is a story of what schools can achieve when administrators, principals, teachers, staff - and partners such as local nonprofit and faith-based organizations - unite in commitments to best serve their community, and take bold steps to make it happen