Don't teach the canaries not to sing
Subtitle: creating a school culture that boosts achievement
By: Robert D. Ramsey
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781412948937; 9781412948944
Subjects: School environment; Academic achievement; School management and organization
Notes: "A joint publication [with] National Association of Seconday School Principals"

Includes bibliographical references (p. 153) and index
Table of contents: title: School culture under the microscope : what it is, how it works, and why it's so important; title: The many phases and faces of school personalities; title: Profile of a healthy school culture that works for everyone; title: How do you know it's time to tune your bagpipes? Signs of a toxic school culture; title: Assessing the DNA of your school's culture; title: Avoiding "fratricide" (death by friendly fire); title: A dresser of sycamore trees : the leader's role in shaping the school's culture; title: Don't teach the canaries not to sing : creating a school culture that works for all students; title: Use all the gifts (assets) : creating a school culture that works for staff; title: The dancing bear metaphor : creating a school culture that works for parents and the community; title: A results-oriented work environment (ROWE) : linking culture and achievement; title: No deposit, no return : culture building made simple