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In entertaining stories of teachers, children, parents and principals Ackerly shows leadership in action and defines the elements of educational cultures, how culture is the delivery system for education, and how individuals can be leaders and create the culture of whatever group they are in.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PrefaceIntroduction
Don't Get Mad; Get CreativeThank You for Criticizing Arrogance is a Learning DisabilityIn Education Failure IS an OptionMeasure What MattersThe Culture We Create is Visible in Everything We Do.First Grade Teacher Designs a Learning OrganizationA Leadership Culture is Obvious to AllReal Authority Brings out the Authority in Others Don't Teach Empathy. Teach ThoughtfulnessA Culture with the Soul of CreativityConflict Aversion is also a Learning Disability.Conflict is the Crucible of CharacterConflict is Required for Creating CharacterTreat Kids As If Social Responsibility is a Natural Act To Get Results, Schools Must be in the Friendship BusinessHome Schooling is an OxymoronThe "Soft," "Non-cognitive Skills" are Hard, Cognitive and Learned in CommunitySocial Deprivation Causes Cognitive DeprivationPerfectionism is Another DisabilityStaying out of Trouble is not a Worthy MissionThe Need to Contribute is a Childish Impulse Building an Organization on the Need to ContributeDiversity: The Solution, Not the ProblemAuthority that Brings Out the Authority in Others Teacher Authority, Boundaries and the Business of School Authority, Imperfection and Behavior ProblemsTrue Authority Leaves Room for others to Exercise Their AuthorityIntegrity: Bringing Your Whole Self to the TableIn Times of Crisis the Nomenclature Must be ChangedAppendix: Counter-Cultural Habits, Mores and Myths
Essential Skills in Learning OrganizationsMores of Learning Communities
New Myths for Educational Cultures
About the author
Rick Ackerly is a nationally recognized educator and speaker with 45 years of experience working in and for schools. With a Master's in Education from Harvard, he served as head of five schools and, today, speaks to parent and school groups across the country.
Summary
In entertaining stories of teachers, children, parents and principals Ackerly shows leadership in action and defines the elements of educational cultures, how culture is the delivery system for education, and how individuals can be leaders and create the culture of whatever group they are in.
