On Purpose : How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character - Samuel Casey Carter

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On Purpose

How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character

By: Samuel Casey Carter

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Paperback | 4 November 2010

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208 Pages

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18+

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.12

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"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to intentionally develop the whole child."
-Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality
Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI

"Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures-not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings-are what we need to save our education system."
-Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author
The Washington Post

Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results

Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary K-12 public and charter schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate. The results are undeniable:

Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose
Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard work
Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas

Strategies for creating a healthy school culture, including intentionality and hands-on guidance by the principal, come to life through case studies. These compelling examples will help educators and parents focus on strong personal character as the desired result of genuine learning.

Industry Reviews

"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to be 'intentional' with the development of the whole child." -- Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality "At the heart of this intriguing volume are well written profiles of twelve different schools that are quite proactively shaping their cultures to educate both the minds and hearts of their students." -- Mary Beth Klee, Educational Consultant in History and Character Education "This volume reinforces the need to address character development in children throughout their days in school." -- Steven Miletto, Principal "This wonderful book shares a broad range of school successes that are evident, easy to report on, and site-specific." -- William H. Wibel, Educational Consultant "Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures-not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings-are what we need to save our education system." -- Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author

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