{"product_id":"dead-last-stephen-wallis-9781637695746","title":"Dead Last: The Triumph of Character, Passion, and Teamwork in Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy are so many of America's schools failing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur children's classrooms-and the teaching and learning that take place within them-should and can be upheld as sacrosanct. One of the country's leading school principals cites the significant role that \u003cem\u003echaracter \u003c\/em\u003eplays, as well as the essential values that support total school success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the issues addressed: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the characteristics of successful schools?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is effective school leadership? How might parents and school districts determine whether a school is well-run or in need of a change in direction? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow might school districts attract, support, and retain quality, first-rate classroom teachers and administrators? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Achievement Gap-learn how this exceptional principal addressed the persistent performance disparity among groups of students, which led to \u003cem\u003eall \u003c\/em\u003estudent groups meeting or exceeding state academic standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan schools be safe and secure places of teaching and learning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sobering, penetrating but uplifting read, \u003cem\u003eDead Last \u003c\/em\u003eprovides poignant insight into American education, promoting a spirit of optimism that our schools can improve to world-class standing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Wallis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1637695748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637695746\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trilogy Christian Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Wallis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055470211327,"sku":"9781637695746","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3447a93-0737-466a-ac77-4dee7544c4e7.jpg?v=1685035955","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dead-last-stephen-wallis-9781637695746","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}