In 1988, the Chicago public school system decentralized, granting parents and communities significant resources and authority to reform their schools in dramatic ways. To track the effects of this bold experiment, the authors of Organizing Schools for Improvement collected a wealth of data on elementary schools in Chicago. Over a seven-year period they identified one hundred elementary schools that had substantially improved--and one hundred that had not. What did the successful schools do to accelerate student learning? ...
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In 1988, the Chicago public school system decentralized, granting parents and communities significant resources and authority to reform their schools in dramatic ways. To track the effects of this bold experiment, the authors of Organizing Schools for Improvement collected a wealth of data on elementary schools in Chicago. Over a seven-year period they identified one hundred elementary schools that had substantially improved--and one hundred that had not. What did the successful schools do to accelerate student learning? The authors of this illuminating book identify a comprehensive set of practices and conditions that were key factors for improvement, including school leadership, the professional capacity of the faculty and staff, and a student-centered learning climate. In addition, they analyze the impact of social dynamics, including crime, critically examining the inextricable link between schools and their communities. Putting their data onto a more human scale, they also chronicle the stories of two neighboring schools with very different trajectories. The lessons gleaned from this groundbreaking study will be invaluable for anyone involved with urban education.
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Good Condition. Has used bookstore stickers. Text has Marking, Cover Has Shelf, Edge and Corner Wear, Looks nice. 317 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0226078000. ISBN/EAN: 9780226078007. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561061960.
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Shows some light wear from age and use. Interior is good with sound binding and no damage or labels. Some underlining and notes throughout. Thanks for your business! Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Very Good Condition. Has used bookstore stickers. Text appears clean, but may contain minor marks that we missed. Light Shelf Wear, Looks Very Nice 317 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0226078000. ISBN/EAN: 9780226078007. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561061959.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Highlighting on some pages of the book. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very Good+ Size: 8x6x0; Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good+. Shelfwear is very minor. NOT an ex-library copy, NO remainder mark. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.