Christopher Tienken, professor and international speaker, shares his insights on how to identify both positive and negative aspects of education reform to maximize the benefits for students. This book introduces a practical framework for interpreting educational reform within an evidence-based practice, and provides thoughtful ways to finesse results out of challenging policies.
Designed for use at the school or district level, this book features:
- Seven specific creative compliance strategies to maximize student and educator success
- Case studies that illustrate how to critique reforms and take action
- Reflective questions to guide evaluation and application
- Ethical decision-making checklist
There is no shortage of challenging issues confronted by school leaders across the globe. The list seems to grow each year. This book provides evidence-based and practical insights for how to identify both positive and negative aspects of education reform to maximize the benefits for students. It helps leaders to answer the question: “Is this good for kids?”
This book introduces a practical framework for interpreting educational reforms within evidence-based practice, and provides thoughtful ways to finesse results out of challenging policies. Designed for use by school leaders and aspiring leaders, this book presents the following:
- Seven specific creative compliance strategies to maximize student and educator success
- Case studies that illustrate how to critique reforms and take action
- Reflective questions to guide evaluation and application
- Ethical decision-making checklist
- Practical “Try this” strategies that leaders can use immediately to make a difference
