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Book SynopsisBridge the achievement gap with proven strategies for student success Breakthrough Principals debunks the myth of the ''superhero'' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation''s fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors'' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement.
Brought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You''ll learn how breakthrough principals make the school''s missio
