{"product_id":"the-hard-truth-9781475800036","title":"The Hard Truth","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hard Truth is a book written for principals and school administrators who want to implement effective change. The topics of the book candidly discuss the problems, people, and issues that get in the way of true school reform; and what building level principals can personally do attain the best possible outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is appropriately titled. Dr. Yisrael tells it like it is without watering it down. This is one of the poignant books about urban school reform that I’ve ever read. -- Vanessa Enoch, Educational Researcher and Advocate\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, Dr. Yisrael really tells the hard truth about urban education. He vividly discusses issues affecting schools that others are afraid to say. -- Jeremiah Johnson, Educator\u003cbr\u003eFinally, a book that reveals how the politics of education often get in the way of a principal’s ability to lead a school out of failure. Bravo to Dr. Yisrael. -- Diane Weems, Associate Principal\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a must read for any school administrator working in a tough school setting. -- Dr. Carlos Blair, Principal, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements Preface Introduction  Chapter One: The Leadership Void in Today’s Urban Schools ·Courageous Leadership  Chapter Two: Conflict and Friction ·The Process for Resolving Conflicts  Chapter Three: Individual Entrapments  Chapter Four: Learn the School’s Culture (Before Trying to Improve It) ·Gathering Information  Chapter Five: Irate Parents ·Parental Engagement  Chapter Six: Troublemakers on the Staff ·Diehard Reform Antagonist ·The Process ·Applying Progressive Discipline    Chapter Seven: Stagnation and Inefficiency ·Disrupt Their Routines ·Give Deadlines for Completing Tasks  Chapter Eight: Disruptive Students  ·The Process ·Create a School-Wide Discipline Plan  Chapter Nine: Academic Instruction ·Hiring the “Right” Teachers ·Provide Teachers with Adequate Support  Chapter Ten: Standardized Testing   ·Learn All the Parameters of the Test ·Create Two Testing Cohorts ·Align the Standards ·Schedule a Pre-test Date ·Hire a Testing Coordinator ·Establish a Before- or After-School Tutoring Program ·The Principal’s Actions   Chapter Eleven: Central Office Staff  Chapter Twelve: The School’s Budget  Chapter Thirteen: Social Media  Chapter Fourteen: Practice Self-Reflection ·Reflect on Past Events ·Be Honest with Yourself","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040129057111,"sku":"9781475800036","price":45.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475800036.jpg?v=1750945831","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hard-truth-9781475800036","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}