From Good Schools to Great Schools
Through a joint publication with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Crowin Press has released a new book titled, "From Good Schools to Great Schools: What Their Principals Do Well." Written by Dr. Susan Penny Gray and Dr. William A. Streshly, "Good Schools" follows the model of national "Good to Great" bestsellers by detailing the issues that principals face when seeking to improve their schools, and by identifying the criteria of high-achieving school leaders. The following is a publisher's description of "Good Schools":
"Make the leap from ordinary to stellar school leadership!
"What can I do to make a difference and lift my school to excellence?' 'From Good Schools to Great Schools' answers this question for principals and considers other critical issues in a detailed examination of school leadership.
"Based on the concepts from the national bestseller 'Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't', this guidebook identifies nine characteristics of high-performing 'Level 5' school leaders through:
- In-depth discussions and detailed case studies of six 'star' school principals
- A comparison of principals and corporate leaders, including qualities exclusive to school leadership
- Reflection questions for more effective application of leadership principles
- Templates, implementation tips, and additional resources
"Correlated with ISLLC standards, this comprehensive resource is a valuable resource for aspiring and practicing school administrators, site leaders, and supervisors."
