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Schools Can Change

by Dale W. Lick

Book Details

Publisher:Corwin Press
Published:2012-11-20
Pages:257
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Build a dynamic system for change! From NCLB to Common Core standards, we are inundated with directives for improving our schools. How can we really create lasting change? By applying the Change Creation system! Learning community pioneers Dale Lick, Karl Clauset, and Carlene Murphy lead teachers, principals, and schools in this dynamic approach to school improvement. With a free, comprehensive online collection of practical resources, this book shows you how to: Develop the right vision, relati

Our Review

This practical guide offers educators a systematic framework for transforming schools through the Change Creation system, providing concrete strategies for developing vision, relationships, and collaborative structures that drive meaningful improvement. Rather than offering quick fixes, the authors present a comprehensive approach that addresses both the technical and human elements of school change, supported by extensive online resources that make implementation accessible. For teachers and administrators overwhelmed by reform mandates and searching for sustainable solutions, this book delivers the roadmap they need to move beyond compliance toward genuine transformation.

What sets this approach apart is its focus on building dynamic systems rather than implementing isolated programs, recognizing that lasting change requires shifting the entire school culture. The authors draw on their extensive experience with professional learning communities to provide actionable guidance that respects the complexity of school environments while offering clear pathways forward. School leaders seeking to navigate the gap between external requirements and internal capacity will find this an invaluable resource for creating schools that truly serve their students and communities.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education