They are not daydreaming, passing notes to each other, reading comic books under their desks, or acting out. There is the sense that both the students and their teachers are engaged in important work. Self-evaluation Good schools do not rest on their laurels. They continually question both what they are doing and how they are doing it. They know where their students are academically and they are aware of individual strengths and weaknesses.
Good schools are open to new ideas and always searching for ways to do things more effectively.
Communication Good schools foster communication. Teachers share ideas and discuss problems informally over coffee as well as in faculty meetings. Teachers are also available to students and parents on a regular basis, and encourage them to share information and concerns. Parent and Community Involvement Effective schools recognize that parents are partners, not adversaries. Administrators and teachers seek to involve parents in meaningful ways in their children's education.