They are the recommendations I make to our children considering schooling options for our grandchildren. My personal experiences during thirty plus years as a teacher, principal, central office administrator, and consultant have been invaluable. I've also made a lot of educational mistakes from which I've learned some crucial lessons. I've been there and done that. I know what works and what doesn't.
Educational research supports the selection of each trait.
I know what a good school looks like. I hope that when you've finished reading this book, you will too. Chapter 1 introduces you to the ten traits and briefly summarizes each one. You'll find the specific qualities of each category that should be considered in your evaluation process. You'll find some ways to evaluate styles of, approaches to, and the content of the curricula found in today's schools.