Aspire high: imagining tomorrow's school today

The ideal school is closer than you think. Welcome to Aspire High! The world's best high school may be a dream, but it's not out of reach. It's a model drawn from research, observations, focus groups, and interviews, and each aspect of its success exists in a real school today. In thi...

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Main Authors: Quaglia, Russell J. (Author), Corso, Michael J. (Author), Fox, Kristine M. (Author), Dykes, Gavin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks Corwin 2017
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:The ideal school is closer than you think. Welcome to Aspire High! The world's best high school may be a dream, but it's not out of reach. It's a model drawn from research, observations, focus groups, and interviews, and each aspect of its success exists in a real school today. In this book, you'll discover what makes Aspire High's culture of aspiration work. Whether you're a policymaker or district leader who can build a school from the ground up or an educator aiming for incremental change, you'll find your next steps, including: • A whole new way to work with all stakeholders • Research and action for best practices, from physical layout to curriculum • Principles for designing practices that encourage student aspirations • Messages from thought leaders inside and outside the field of education Aspirational culture is good for the whole school community-and beyond. Make your school a dynamic place that promotes aspirations and meaningful learning for all.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 202 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9781506342917

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