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In the eyes of many, teaching is not truly a profession akin to other professions. Must do better examines the origins of our problem with teaching, it shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, and it charts a new course for the image of the modern teaching profession.

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Tanya Ovenden-Hope (Editor) brings together insights from those most closely connected to the ECF; the training providers, school leaders and academics involved in understanding the efficacy of professional development and learning in schools.

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A modern-day reflective guide to detail how school leaders can develop a unique and expansive learning environment for teachers.

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Dr Helen Woodleys critical action research in a growing field of education is an investigation into the effect of working on a toxic schools on teacher mental health and wellbeing. Ross Morrison McGill adds accessible conclusions to each chapter.

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Busy administrators lack the training and experience necessary to quickly and efficiently craft a teacher evaluation system that successfully meets the needs of their district. Questions like "What is the best program for my district" or "How do I get the teachers on-board" ...

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This book outlines a steadily growing teacher-powered movement, now in 20 states of the U.S., that finds teachers in charge of what matters for student and school success.

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Many new principals seek a professional guide that is simple, current, to-the-point, and enjoyable to read. A Primer for New Principals can be used by beginning principals as a personal reference for the demands of the stressful and important job. The guidelines presented in t...

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Action Research in the Classroom: Helping Teachers Assess and Improve their Work guides teacher-researchers through the process of using action research in their practice to improve students' learning and teachers' teaching. The book uses actual classroom examples to assist as...

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This book is a basic treatment of faculty performance appraisal in higher education. Neophyte administrators, committee members, and those facing evaluation are often perplexed by the range and depth of the questions concerning what constitutes an effective and reasonable performance appraisal system.

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An examination of the processes and procedures involved in developing a career in teaching and becoming a secondary headteacher in England. In a study of two local education authorities, the author compares how career structures match up to actual experiences of promotion.

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The book advocates for a complete removal of VAMs in high-stakes decisions. It sets forth numerous recommendations for administrators and policymakers to enable them to effectively deal with the complications created by VAMs.

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The book advocates for a complete removal of VAMs in high-stakes decisions. It sets forth numerous recommendations for administrators and policymakers to enable them to effectively deal with the complications created by VAMs.

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Currently, over 80,000 teachers have achieved National Board certification. Yet, no book to date has analyzed the process and its impact upon candidates (both those who are successful and those who are not). This book presents the results of a national study that asked, 'What ...

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This practical resource for teachers, professionals, and parents addresses collaboration, effective communication, and how to work with families.

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This book identifies multiple university programs where partnerships create ongoing collaborative activities that sets the stage for leadership development, program expansion and growth, and utilization of partnerships that support student, community and University initiatives.

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This book identifies multiple university programs where partnerships create ongoing collaborative activities that sets the stage for leadership development, program expansion and growth, and utilization of partnerships that support student, community and University initiatives.

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Common Core State Standards for Grade 6: Language Arts Instructional Strategies and Activities is designed to help teachers address Common Core standards using effective, research-based instructional strategies in combination with ready-to-use activities.

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Leaders and aspiring leaders from all over the world are constantly searching for role models who are successful in placing leadership theory into effective practice. This book identifies ten such role models whose heroic leadership behavior is analyzed in order to reveal wha...

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Leaders and aspiring leaders from all over the world are constantly searching for role models who are successful in placing leadership theory into effective practice. This book identifies ten such role models whose heroic leadership behavior is analyzed in order to reveal wha...

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This up-to-date, new and improved edition of Dont Gossip in the Teachers Lounge has 200 tips to help the beginning elementary school teacher learn the inter-workings of school relationships.