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On Purpose: How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character

On Purpose: How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character
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Publisher: Corwin (January, 2011)
Language: English

On Purpose showcases a dozen extraordinary K–12 schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation, and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate. The results are undeniable:

  • Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose
  • Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their work
  • Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas
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No Hay Excusas: Lecciones De 20 Escuelas De Escasos Recursos Y Alto Rendimiento

No Hay Excusas- Lecciones De 20 Escuelas De Escasos Recursos Y Alto Rendimiento
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Publisher: Heritage Foundation (2002)
Language: Spanish

No hay Excusas es un estudio inspirador y motivador acerca de heroes nacionales. El perfil de las escuelas en No hay Excusas demuestra que estandares altos, expectativas elevadas, un buen curriculo y el sentido comun son Las claves para el exito. Este libra deberian ser aplicadas y copiadas en Las escuelas de Las Estados Unidas.

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No Excuses : Lessons from 21 High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools

No Excuses : Lessons from 21 High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools
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Publisher: Heritage Foundation (April 1, 2000)
Language: English
Over 300,000 copies in print.

Almost 20 years ago this slim volume gave birth to the No Excuses movement encouraging the growth of high-performing school networks all across the United States that serve children from low-income households. The lessons uncovered in these case-studies provide an invaluable resource for anyone interested in providing increased educational opportunities for children regardless of their race, income level, or social background.

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No Excuses: Seven Principals of Low Income Schools Who Set the Standard for High Achievement

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Publisher: Heritage Foundation (June 1, 1999)
Language: English
Over 300,000 copies in print.

Read about seven principals from around the country who prove that all children can excel academically regardless of race, income level, or family background. Although these schools are in the poorest sections of Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles and New York, their students consistently score at or above the 65th percentile on national exams. The men and women profiled in this report have proven that our nations poorest schools can become centers of academic excellence through hard work and a tireless dedication to achievement.