Courageous Leadership for Transforming Schools: Democratizing Practice

by Carolyn M. Shields

This timely and important book looks at what truly democratic educational practice in schools should be and gives readers case study tools and practices they need in order to reform schools toward social justice and an education system that truly leave no child behind. Combining theoretical approaches in critical democracy, current data and research, and moving anecdotes, renowned author Carolyn Shields explains the complex historical legacy of civil, social, and political inequities in American schools. Turn to this guide for practical solutions for transforming our democratic society through reflection, analysis, critique, and action against the discrimination and exclusion still prevalent in America s schools.

248 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2008

Reviews

[Bruce Nieminski · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/10 (205 pages)
Finished 12/31/05

Book deals with democratizing the educational process through dialogue, examination of current practices and beliefs, and identifying needs of the diverse 21st century learning. More academic than practical, Shields nonetheless is able to share some much needed indies ruin for the educators of modern America.