Description
Book Synopsis'Every school a great school' is not just a slogan, but an aspiration for the next stage of education reform, in which each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The book argues that, for 'every school a great school' to become a reality, requires a move from individual school improvement efforts and short term objectives to a sustainable system-wide response that seeks to re-establish a balance between national prescription and schools leading reform.
Achieving this goal requires strategies that not only continue to raise standards, but also build capacity within the system. David Hopkins identifies four key educational 'drivers' that, if pursued, have the potential to deliver 'every school a great school':
- Personalized learning
- Professionalized teaching
- Networking and innovation
- Intelligent accountability
The author believes that it is the responsibility of system leaders to mould the four drivers to fit individual school contexts.
Table of Contents Introduction
Part 1 The Context of System Reform
Every school a great school
From large-scale change to system-wide reform
Part 2 The Four Drivers of System Reform
Personalized learning
Professionalized teaching
Intelligent accountability
Networking and innovation
Part 3 Realizing the System Leadership Dividend
The power of system leadership
Moving system leadership to scale
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