"A credible plan for transforming secondary education by educators already involved in pioneering the change."
Ron Brandt
Writer and Consultant, Former Executive Editor, ASCD
"Finally, a clear and practical approach for implementing genuine school improvement based on high standards. Marsh and Codding have gone beyond the rhetoric of many high school reform leaders and have addressed the needs of parents and practitioners alike. Their "collection of essays" represents a powerful and pragmatic blueprint for a new American high school. Bravo."
Robert A. Mackin, Finalist, National Principal of the Year, NASSP, and Principal Souhegan High School Amherst, New Hampshire
This book begins by focusing on where American high schools are now ? based on a picture of a real, "high-performing" school. Authors share their perspectives on how high schools are lagging in preparing students for life after school.
In subsequent chapters, Marsh, Codding, and Associates paint a powerful picture of what high schools could be like. They discuss examples of reform efforts that look at classrooms, students, and outcomes in new ways.
The authors offer these proposed changes to American high schools:
If you?re interested in new directions for your high school ? and you want to know how to get there you need to read this guide.
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"A credible plan for transforming secondary education by educators already involved in pioneering the change."
Ron Brandt
Writer and Consultant, Former Executive Editor, ASCD
"Finally, a clear and practical approach for implementing genuine school improvement based on high standards. Marsh and Codding have gone beyond the rhetoric of many high school reform leaders and have addressed the needs of parents and practitioners alike. Their "collection of essays" represents a powerful and pragmatic blueprint for a new American high school. Bravo."
Robert A. Mackin, Finalist, National Principal of the Year, NASSP, and Principal Souhegan High School Amherst, New Hampshire
This book begins by focusing on where American high schools are now ? based on a picture of a real, "high-performing" school. Authors share their perspectives on how high schools are lagging in preparing students for life after school.
In subsequent chapters, Marsh, Codding, and Associates paint a powerful picture of what high schools could be like. They discuss examples of reform efforts that look at classrooms, students, and outcomes in new ways.
The authors offer these proposed changes to American high schools:
If you?re interested in new directions for your high school ? and you want to know how to get there you need to read this guide.
Imprint | Corwin Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | November 1998 |
Editors | David D Marsh, Judy B Codding |
Dimensions | 228 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 240 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8039-6225-5 |
Barcode | 9780803962255 |
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LSN | 0-8039-6225-8 |