Synopses & Reviews
Praise for the First Edition:
Barr and Parrett have provided educators, policy makers, and parents with an outstanding resource. If you're serious about leaving no child behind, this is the one book you need to read.-Bill Scott, Executive DirectorKentucky School Boards Association
Praise for the Second Edition:
We now have the tools to ensure that all our students are successful-what a glorious time for schools, thanks to Robert Barr and William Parrett -Nancy Golden, SuperintendentSpringfield Public Schools, OR
Improve achievement for all students with winning strategies that respond to NCLB requirements
Demonstrating that both struggling students and low-performing schools can show dramatic improvement, the authors provide lessons learned from experienced teachers to help educators effectively instruct students who are disadvantaged, culturally diverse, or who may be at risk. Featuring the voices of students, teachers, and administrators, this field-tested guide reviews NCLB mandates and encourages educators to: Establish priorities that focus on student learning Create a school and classroom climate of respect Maintain high expectations for academic performance Rely on results-driven instructional and assessment practices Collaborate with parents and families
Saving Our Students, Saving Our Schools, Second Edition, is a valuable resource for educators who want to ensure positive school change and support academic success for their students.
Synopsis
Robert D. Barr and William H. Parrett present fifty proven strategies to improve learning, proficiency, and achievement for the most needy, demanding, and challenged of students.
Demonstrating that both low-performing students and low-performing schools can improve, the authors??incorporate NCLB mandates and provide lessons learned from experienced teachers to help educators effectively instruct poor and culturally diverse students and understand the learner who may be at risk. Through anecdotes of unconventional wisdom, this field-tested guide encourages educators to:
- Establish priorities that focus on student learning
- Create a school and classroom climate of respect
- Expect high academic performance
- Rely on results-driven instructional and assessment practices
- Collaborate with parents and families
Featuring the voices of students, teachers, and administrators, Saving Our Students, Saving Our Schools, Second Edition, is a timely and comprehensive resource for educators who want to ensure that all students experience academic success.
Synopsis
This field-tested resource outlines effective approaches for improving student learning, proficiency, and achievement at all levels through learning-focused priorities, results-driven practices, and high academic expectations.