Description
Book SynopsisPraise for Overloaded and Underprepared
Parents, teachers, and administrators are all concerned that America's kids are stressed out, checked out, or bothbut many have no idea where to begin when it comes to solving the problem. That's why the work of Challenge Success is so urgent. It has created a model for creating change in our schools that is based on research and solid foundational principles like communication, creativity, and compassion. If your community wants to build better schools and a brighter future, this book is the place to start.
Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
Challenge Success synthesizes the research on effective school practices and offers concrete tools and strategies that educators and parents can use immediately to make a difference in their communities. By focusing on the day-to-day necessities of a healthy schedule; an engaging, personalized, and rigorous curriculum; and a caring climate,
Table of Contents
List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits v
About the Authors vii
About Challenge Success ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
1 From Vision to Action: An Overview of the School Change Process 7
2 A Saner Schedule 19
3 The Homework Dilemma 39
4 Engagement Matters: Backward Planning and Project-Based Learning 61
5 Authentic and Alternative Assessments 89
6 The Advanced Placement Program—Benefits and Challenges 121
7 Creating a Climate of Care 135
8 Educating the Whole School 163
9 Keeping Momentum for Positive School Change 185
Appendix: Shadow Day, Fishbowls, and Dialogue Nights 193
References 219
Index 235
