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Author Ramsey, Robert D

Title Don't teach the canaries not to sing : creating a school culture that boosts achievement / Robert D. Ramsey
Published Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 158 pages)
Contents School culture under the microscope : what it is, how it works, and why it's so important -- The many phases and faces of school personalities -- Profile of a healthy school culture that works for everyone -- How do you know it's time to tune your bagpipes? Signs of a toxic school culture -- Assessing the DNA of your school's culture -- Avoiding "fratricide" (death by friendly fire) -- A dresser of sycamore trees : the leader's role in shaping the school's culture -- Don't teach the canaries not to sing : creating a school culture that works for all students -- Use all the gifts (assets) : creating a school culture that works for staff -- The dancing bear metaphor : creating a school culture that works for parents and the community -- A results-oriented work environment (ROWE) : linking culture and achievement -- No deposit, no return : culture building made simple
Summary This how-to handbook defines what school culture is, how it works, and why it is critically important, and helps you assess how your school measures up
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 153) and index
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Subject School environment.
Academic achievement.
School management and organization.
EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
Academic achievement
School environment
School management and organization
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LC no. 2007014592
ISBN 9781452297705
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