{"product_id":"50-tools-for-building-brilliant-andy-parker-9781957343990","title":"50 Tools for Building Brilliant Schools: A Workbook for School Leaders to Transform Culture and Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50 Tools for Building Brilliant Schools \u003c\/em\u003eis a companion to the handbook, \u003cem\u003eBuilding Brilliant Schools: What G.R.E.A.T. Leaders Do Differently\u003c\/em\u003e. That book is a guide that identifies critical underpinnings for a successful school and outlines a pathway for leaders to construct and maintain those foundations. Throughout my years of experience as a teacher, school leader, leadership coach, and mentor, I've spent a lot of time pondering the question of what makes a brilliant school. I've noticed recurring assumptions, priorities, and actions that served as a firm base for a flourishing, excellent educational setting. I've gathered these into what I call pillars- broad, deep, sound structures that, together, can transform struggling schools into thriving, engaging, student-centered, equitable places of learning. They can also turn fairly successful schools into brilliantly successful schools. These pillars are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGratitude-noticing, understanding, and actively appreciating people and situations Relationships-the real, trusting, and reliable connections with others Expectations-the assumptions, intentions, and possibilities we project to each other Achievement-what we believe and how we act to help each other attain at best levels Tenacity-how we keep trying, working, adapting, and hoping-without giving up\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat first book, \u003cem\u003eBuilding Brilliant Schools\u003c\/em\u003e, defines and explains (with research-backed findings) each of the G.R.E.A.T. pillars. In addition, it gives details about the benefits, obstacles, interventions, attitudes, and behaviors that build and sustain each pillar. It is filled with mindsets, concrete steps, and actions to help leaders and other educators get results with each pillar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you propel student achievement and meet students' social and emotional needs at the same time? How do you transform school culture so that students are eager to come to school every single day? After decades of leading schools to \u003cstrong\u003eG.R.E.A.T.\u003c\/strong\u003eness, Dr. Andy unlocks his time-tested pillars that educators can use to transform school culture and increase student achievement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing each pillar of his \u003cstrong\u003eG.R.E.A.T\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leadership Philosophy(TM), his school: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoved from having one of the highest dropout rates to one of the lowest in the state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeapt from having one of the lowest graduation rates to one of the highest in the state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon 7 state championships over a five-year period, compared to one in the school's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieved consistent student academic growth each school year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced assaults and fights to almost zero each year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andy Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957343990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781957343990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Global Wellness Media \/ Strategic Edge Innova\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.45d","brand":"Andy Parker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44202097017087,"sku":"9781957343990","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e8be2fd2-e085-4e48-88a3-31c47d461b25.jpg?v=1691493189","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/50-tools-for-building-brilliant-andy-parker-9781957343990","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}