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Turning High-Poverty Schools into High-Performing Schools
What do high-performing, high-poverty schools do differently? Learn the day-to-day realities and the actionable research gleaned from hundreds of these schools--and discover how your school can adopt practices that make a positive difference, too.
221 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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June 7, 2017
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This book was assigned to the Administrators for the 2017 Summer Leadership Academy at HBGSD. Though I did not finish the book by the close of the academy nor did I find the book entirely helpful, I did have a lot of take always.
The first 2/3 of the book is what I would term educational fluff. It's says a lot of good things but is vague and repetitious. It was not until Chapter 8 that the book actually outlined actions or specific activities or interventions a school could take to increase performance. Such things were: extended learning time, strong relationships between staff/students/families, a focus on teaching reading, intentional PD, creating a safe school, and mentoring teachers.
This book was assigned to the Administrators for the 2017 Summer Leadership Academy at HBGSD. Though I did not finish the book by the close of the academy nor did I find the book entirely helpful, I did have a lot of take always.
The first 2/3 of the book is what I would term educational fluff. It's says a lot of good things but is vague and repetitious. It was not until Chapter 8 that the book actually outlined actions or specific activities or interventions a school could take to increase performance. Such things were: extended learning time, strong relationships between staff/students/families, a focus on teaching reading, intentional PD, creating a safe school, and mentoring teachers.
December 5, 2020
A great reminder that all kids can learn when adults decide that is what important in the school.
May 31, 2013
Very good insight on schools with high poverty. The part about mental maps and how we assume things about students and families was eye opening. I myself have so many mental maps that can block understanding of what a student goes through. This books sheds light for me on how I can better understand the students I teach. Some parts were not as helpful for me personally but I did get what I wanted from the read. Others who read this will gain their own insight on what they can do for high-poverty students.
January 21, 2016
The authors provide an excellent framework for those who lead high poverty/high performing schools. I was very familiar with Tekoa High School as my grandparents lived in Tekoa and I knew the principal while working at Pomeory Jr./Sr. High School. The framework in this book and discussion around it is inspiring!
May 5, 2012
Good read for anyone teaching or leading a high poverty school.
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