Issue: Spring 2010

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Spring 2010

CEO Message: Elevating the Importance of Culture

CEO Message: Elevating the Importance of Culture

By Mark A. Elgart, Ed .D.
As schools and school systems seek ways to continuously improve, they often focus on data systems, aligned curriculum, interventions, and staff professional development. How often, however, do we consider how culture plays a part in helping schools and school systems increase student achievement and organizational effectiveness?
Cultural and Academic Excellence as Antecedents to Teacher Quality and Continuous School Improvement

Cultural and Academic Excellence as Antecedents to Teacher Quality and Continuous School Improvement

By Jay Cummings, Ph.D.
Nurturing Positive Relationships with Parents

Nurturing Positive Relationships with Parents

By Patrick F. Bassett
A Culturally Competent Citizenry for the 21st Century

A Culturally Competent Citizenry for the 21st Century

By Yvonne Caamal Canul, HD.L.
Building Strong School Cultures Through Intensified Leadership

Building Strong School Cultures Through Intensified Leadership

By Sharon D. Kruse, Ph.D. and Karen Seashore Louis, Ph.D.
BRAVO Educators Improve Student Learning

BRAVO Educators Improve Student Learning

By Sandra Harris, Ph.D.
Leaders Creating a Culture for All Students to Learn at a High Levels

Leaders Creating a Culture for All Students to Learn at a High Levels

By Rosemarye T. Taylor
AdvancED Accreditation Embraces Cultural Relevancy

AdvancED Accreditation Embraces Cultural Relevancy

By Edward Krenson, Ed.D.
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