Don't Teach the Canaries Not to Sing : Creating a School Culture That Boosts Achievement

by Robert D. Ramsey

• ISBN13: 9781412948937
• ISBN10: 1412948932
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-11
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

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.

Table of Contents

Preface: Why This Title	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
About the Author	p. xi
Introduction: Culture Shock	p. xiii
School Culture Under the Microscope: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It's So Important	p. 1
The Many Phases and Faces of School Personalities	p. 9
Profile of a Healthy School Culture That Works for Everyone	p. 15
How Do You Know It's Time to Tune Your Bagpipes? Signs of a Toxic School Culture	p. 29
Assessing the DNA of Your School's Culture	p. 39
Avoiding "Fratricide" (Death by Friendly Fire)	p. 51
A Dresser of Sycamore Trees: The Leader's Role in Shaping the School's Culture	p. 59
Don't Teach the Canaries Not to Sing: Creating a School Culture That Works for All Students	p. 73
Use All the Gifts (Assets): Creating a School Culture That Works for Staff	p. 85
The Dancing Bear Metaphor: Creating a School Culture That Works for Parents and the Community	p. 105
A Results-Oriented Work Environment (ROWE): Linking Culture and Achievement	p. 117
No Deposit, No Return: Culture Building Made Simple	p. 127
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions	p. 133
FSWs: Frequently Stated Worries	p. 141
What Others Say About Organizational Culture	p. 147
Related Readings	p. 153
Index	p. 155
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