Battling the Hamster Wheel(TM)

Download or read book Battling the Hamster Wheel(TM) written by Grace Sammon and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005-10-19 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for effective strategies and best practices to break the cycle of ineffective school reform implementation? The author takes a sobering look at the state of high school reform and identifies the elements that keep us "running in place", rather than making progress on a road to success. This research-based resource-with built-in book study and facilitator’s guide-arms readers with the skills to establish and sustain the critical elements for schools' success: Demonstrating high expectations and a vision that matches it Building capacity for ultimate success Thinking small, dreaming big Engaging in legitimate community support Strong, sustained, and shared leadership