Mission possible
Subtitle: how the secrets of the success academies can work in any school
By: Eva Moskowitz, Arin Lavinia
Contributors: Lavinia, Arin, 1977-
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2012
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781118167281
Subjects: Academic achievement; Charter schools; Harlem Success Academy (New York, N.Y.); Case studies; School improvement programs; EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics
Description: "Strategies for making the schools we need that work for all kidsEva Moskowitz (the founder and CEO of the Success Charter Network in Harlem) and Arin Lavinia offer practical, classroom-tested ideas for dramatically improving teaching and learning. Moskowitz and Lavinia reveal how a charter school in the middle of Harlem, enrolling neighborhood children selected at random, emerged as one of the top schools in New York City and State within three years. The results of the Harlem school were on a par with public schools for gifted students and elite private schools.  Describes what can be accomplished when students and adults all work to focus on constant learning and performance improvement; DVD clips are included for illustration  The Success Academies have been featured in two popular and widely distributed documentaries, Waiting for Superman and The Lottery  Details the Success Academies' THINK Literacy curriculum, which produces dramatic results in kids reading and writing skills  In addition to providing strategies and lessons for school leaders and teachers, Secrets of the Success Academies also serves as a guide for parents, policymakers, and practitioners who are passionate about closing the academic achievement gap"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: IntroductionChapter 1 WHY? What's Wrong with American Schools?Chapter 2 HOW? Making School a Magical PlaceChapter 3 WHO? It's All About the AdultsChapter 4 FAST: Putting Adults and Children on the Fast TrackChapter 5 RIGOR: Raising the Bar for EverybodyChapter 6 READING: The Starting Point for All ElseChapter 7 WRITING: Putting Ideas into the World with EleganceChapter 8 CALL TO ACTION: How to Make Every School a Success AcademyEndnotesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIndex.