Educational administration and organization

Arguing that a good school is one with recognizable moral and intellectual traits, the author outlines his view of how schools should be organized, as a whole and in every field of education, to encourage these traits.

"e;The single best volume I have ever read for preparing students for how to follow Jesus and flourish as his disciple in college.

Case Studies on Safety, Bullying, and Social Media in Schools addresses the most topical issues facing school leaders today-including bullying, harassment, inappropriate use of social media, drug use, and school safety.

Detailed accounts of two influential initiatives of the 1990s, whose educational and political lessons remain highly relevant: systemic and pedagogic reform in one of Britain's largest cities, and the controversial 'three wise men' government enquiry into primary teaching to which it led.

The 50th Anniversary Edition is available now!

Explore the vital link between personal well-being and professional success in this guide to educational leadership.

Given Leopold Zunz's difficult German style and the tight conciseness of his presentation, it is hardly surprising that no English translation of his Die Ritus (1859) has been published.

Originally published in 1991.

How did the 1990s and early 21st century impact the evolution of the college presidency?

Sharpen your students' communication skills while integrating digital tools into writing instruction.

Leadership in America's Best Urban Schools describes and demystifies the qualities that successful leaders rely on to make a difference at all levels of urban school leadership.

Multiperspectivity on School Bullying is unique in providing a comprehensive account of school bullying from the perspectives of schools, teachers, parents, students and institutional authorities.

How online learning could help control the exploding cost of higher educationTwo of the most visible and important trends in higher education today are its exploding costs and the rapid expansion of online learning.

Service-Learning and Social Justice provides everything administrators and teachers need to build service-learning programs that prepare students as engaged citizens committed to equity and justice.

Simultaneous pressures to reduce costs and increase student achievement have never been greater than they are today.

In an educational context where school and district performance is of increasing focus, it's essential for leaders at all levels of the educational system to focus on improving student performance.

Becoming Buoyant shows teachers how they can help students to bounce back from daily setbacks and challenges.

When your child struggles with learning to read, it can feel overwhelming.

Thirty Three Ways to Help with Numeracy equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of numeracy.

This beautifully illustrated, therapeutic picture book tells the story of Ava the Elephant.

First published in 1970, this book tackles the topic of education and its structure and administration processes at the time of the early 1970s.

The Role of Information Professionals in the Knowledge Economy: Skills, Experiences, Practices and Strategies presents the tools that are necessary for the acquisition and development of a scientific culture.

For more than a century, local journalism has been taken almost for granted.

Praise for Transformative Conversations "e;In the 'superstorm' of writings about the crisis in higher education this little gem of a book stands out like a mindfulness bell.

In this book, Robin Brooke-Smith explores the dynamics of schools as complex organisations.

Dear teacher, you are appreciated!

The definitive guide to raising boys' achievement in secondary schools by leading expert Gary Wilson.

Diverse schools offer enriched academic and social environments, as students and families of different backgrounds and experiences provide a vibrant mosaic of insights, perspectives, and skills.

-A satirical dictionary of key words in education-Inspired by Ambrose Bierce's popular The Devil's Dictionary-The perfect gift for teachersThis A-Z dictionary of educational terms offers funny and thought-provoking definitions of what they *really* mean.

From the New York Times to Gawker, a behind-the-scenes look at how performance analytics are transforming journalism today-and how they might remake other professions tomorrowJournalists today are inundated with data about which stories attract the most clicks, likes, comments, and shares.

Graceful Leadership in Early Childhood Education is a book to turn to when there is a challenge that needs tackling, when you need a boost of inspiration, or when you just want to reflect on your own journey.

With over 150 sample schedules, this book shows how scheduling strategies can enhance your school's capacity to offer exploratory courses, interdisciplinary teaching teams, teacher-based guidance programs, and other programs and practices which are responsive to the needs of early adolescents.

An annual publication of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), To Improve the Academy offers a resource for improvement in higher education to faculty and instructional development staff, department chairs, faculty, deans, student services staff, chief academic officers, and educational consultants.

Gemeinsam geht bekanntlich vieles leichter.

Communicating Effectively: Tools for Educational Leaders, second edition, provides a unique perspective for aspiring and practicing educational leaders to expand their problem-solving and conflict-resolution strategies.

An important contribution to the international discussion on higher education globalization and worldwide rankings of higher education institutions, this volume criticizes the existing one-dimensional and aggregated international ranking models and suggests an interesting and exciting new approach of multi-dimensional mapping of higher education institutions.

Few seem to think conservatives should become professors.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in Secondary Schools is a humanistic guide used to produce reliable human capital outputs while ensuring the promotion of socially just practices on campus.

Bullying prevention is a priority for all who work with our youth in our schools, parks, organizations, and athletic fields.

Hong Kong's universities have been transformed by the move from elite to mass higher education, from government support to market driven finance, from academic management to professional management, from local to cross border and international outreach, from China's education bridge to China's education window, and from a colonial model of curricular specialization to a postcolonial model emphasizing broader intellectual development and service.

Many children are leaving school without the learning that they need to navigate the adult world effectively, the majority of whom are among the most vulnerable in our society.

Originally published in 1989.

Do you remember a time when you used the right words at the right moment, and they made all the difference?

Currently, many children are unable to access emotional support services, and other members of a child's support network are required to provide this emotional guidance and support.

In the book Sex Education (first published in 1989), Philip Meredith focuses upon the British situation to investigate the political management of school sex education.

With new standards emphasizing higher-order thinking skills, students will have to demonstrate their ability to do far more than simply remember facts and procedures.

The voucher debate has been both intense and ideologically polarizing, in good part because so little is known about how voucher programs operate in practice.