Creating School Cultures That Embrace Learning: What Successful Leaders Do

There are three things which will improve schools. The first was addressed in our book, From At-Risk to Academic Excellence: What Successful Leaders Do. The second is the focus of this book, Creating School Cultures That Embrace Learning: What Successful Leaders Do.
Some schools are hostile, some people would say “toxic” to student learning, students, parents and staff. We need to transform them into schools which embrace and develop supportive learning environments.
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Workshop Comment: Gilbert J. Cox, Regional Education Coordinator The New York State Education Department
“Mr. Schargel did an outstanding job. He was well prepared, thorough and not only exceptionally knowledgeable about TQM process to enhance school quality but was able to communicate that knowledge most effectively and enthusiastically to a very discerning audience…. Read more »
From At-Risk to Academic Excellence Forward by Gene Bottoms

Take a look at the forward to the book, written by Dr. Gene Bottoms, Vice President, Southern Regional Education Board… Read more »
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