"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.
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