Building an Intentional School Culture: Excellence in Academics and Character

Building an Intentional School Culture: Excellence in Academics and Character
ISBN-10
1452294348
ISBN-13
9781452294346
Category
Education
Pages
160
Language
English
Published
2007-10-25
Publisher
Corwin Press
Authors
David Fulton, Charles F. Elbot

Description

This resource provides tools, case studies, strategies, and implementation plans to help educators create an "intentional school culture" that fosters excellence, builds character, and improves academic achievement.

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