| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 278 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-265) and index. |
| Contents |
Schools as tribes: the power to transform -- Artifacts, architecture, and routines: symbols of culture -- History: the value of lore and tradition -- Myth, vision, and values: discovering a school's highest calling -- Stories and tales: passing along the vision -- Rituals: embedding purpose and meaning -- Ceremonies and traditions: culture in action -- Conveyers of culture: positive and negative transmitters -- Weaving the cultural tapestry: seven schools -- Transforming toxic cultures: renewal strategies -- Building trust: connecting to parents and communities -- Strengthening culture: eight essential roles -- Living with paradox: the bifocal principal -- Achieving balance: meeting structural and cultural demands -- Conclusion: opportunities for the future. |
| Subject |
Educational leadership.
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School environment.
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Educational change.
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Educational leadership -- Case studies.
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| Added Author |
Peterson, Kent D.
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| ISBN |
9780787996796 paperback |
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0787996793 paperback |
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