Keep these heartfelt gems top of mind. This gold mine of wisdom from top education researcher and bestselling author of Turning Around Failing Schools and Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement contains key tips and strategies every school leader should know. Award-winning professor and former school administrator Joseph F. Murphy's concise and instructive lessons will help you stay focused on what matters most as you navigate the hectic world of high-stakes testing and accountability:It really is all about the kids: Optimism is essential, Caring counts a lot, Listen and let people finish talking. Don't confuse excuses and explanations. Each lesson is coupled with context in a few sentences taken from Murphy's extensive real-world experiences. This collection is ideal for use in daily reflections, speeches, staff meetings, presentations, or as a gift to anyone who works with children.
- ISBN10 1452203245
- ISBN13 9781452203249
- Publish Date 27 September 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 10 May 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
- Imprint Corwin Press Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English
- URL https://uk.sagepub.com/booksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book237211