Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day

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Urban school superintendents face unprecedented challenges. Theymust ensure that all students achieve a high level of performancedespite a lack of resources, the intractable problems of race andpoverty, a chaotic governance structure, and the often conflictingdemands of teachers, parents, unions, and the community. Thisimportant book, edited by the co-directors of the prestigiousHarvard Urban Superintendents Program (USP), explores the ways inwhich superintendents can make a difference in the lives of eachchild, every day, by being knowledgeable about and driven by whathappens in the classroom. The editors and distinguished contributors cover a wide range ofvital topics that superintendents face from the day they are hiredto the day they retire, such as how superintendents can mosteffectively communicate their vision, plan strategically, instituteinstructional reform, engage the community, and allocate resources.The book is filled with illustrative examples of well-knownsuperintendents who are trailblazing new means to achieveeducational fairness for all children and are changing thelandscape of urban school systems today. In addition, EveryChild, Every Classroom, Every Day highlights the UrbanSuperintendents Program's Leadership Framework, which is designedto aid administrators and educators in decision making andachieving equity. An ancillary CD containing teaching notes andexhibits is also included (in the print edition only) as an aid toteachers who wish to scaffold material discussed in the text. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file. These materials will be madeavailable for download upon purchase of the digital edition Co-published with Education Week and the AmericanAssociation of School Administrators.

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Praise for Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day "This comprehensive, compelling, and timely new book will appealto all readers who care about public education in America. Itprovides evidence based on proven strategies for change andimprovement in urban schools, which when applied can result in allstudents achieving at higher levels."?Tom Payzant, professor ofpractice, Harvard Graduate School of Education "Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day is an essentialresource for every educator, policymaker, and child advocatecommitted to transforming our nation's schools and preparing everychild for the future."?Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children'sDefense Fund "Leading change in an urban school district is more complex andchallenging than most people realize. This must-read book for anycurrent or future superintendent provides practical, real-worldadvice by experts who know what they're talking about."?Joel I.Klein, chancellor, New York City Department of Education "Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day demonstratesthrough case studies and expert analyses the impressive educationalgains children can make when the best educational research, policy,and practice are aligned. This volume is a valuable resource toaspiring leaders, educational researchers, and currentpractitioners and a must-read for anyone who cares about our publiceducation system."?Linda Darling-Hammond, Charles E. DucommunProfessor of Education, Stanford University
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