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Book SynopsisThe ideal school is closer than you think.
Welcome to Aspire High! The world’s best high school may be a dream, but it’s not out of reach. It’s a model drawn from research, observations, focus groups, and interviews, and each aspect of its success exists in a real school today.
In this book, you’ll discover what makes Aspire High’s culture of aspiration work. Whether you’re a policymaker or district leader who can build a school from the ground up or an educator aiming for incremental change, you’ll find your next steps, including:
- A whole new way to work with all stakeholders
- Research and action for best practices, from physical layout to curriculum
- Principles for designing practices that encourage student aspirations
- Messages from thought leaders inside and outside the field of education
Aspirational culture is good for the whole school community—and beyond. Make your school a dynamic place that promotes aspirations and meaningful learning for all.
Trade Review"My passion and belief is that all schools CAN be places that effectively meet the needs of ALL students; allowing them to thrive and reach their fullest potential has been revived! Quaglia and his colleagues paint a picture of the school that every teacher wants to teach in, and that every parent wants their children to learn in. This beautifully articulated narrative infused with powerful data and realistic strategies has inspired me to sprint towards the Aspire High vision for schools. Without doubt, readers will be challenged to measure their own choices and actions against the author’s quest for "amazingness" and the dream for all schools to Aspire High!" -- Dr. Lisa Lande, Executive Director
Table of ContentsForeword Preface The Journey Acknowledgements Publisher’s Acknowledgements About the Authors Introduction: Imagining Tomorrow’s School Today Time for a Revolution The Mission and Plan of Aspire High The Challenge Students as Key Stakeholders in the Conversation Now Is the Time Chapter 1: Students as Teachers LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 2: Teachers as Learners LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 3: A Dynamic Role for School Leadership LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 4: Involving Parents in Meaningful and Productive Ways LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 5: Policies That Advance the Mission LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 6: A Pedagogy With Purpose LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 7: Technology as the Amplifier of Learning LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 8: Beyond Bricks and Mortar LISTEN LEARN LEAD Chapter 9: The Challenges and Rewards of Being Bold! LISTEN LEARN LEAD! References Index
