What every principal would like to say-- and what to say next time : quotations for leading, learning, and living
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What every principal would like to say-- and what to say next time : quotations for leading, learning, and living
Corwin Press, c2000
- : alk. paper
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"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Powerful quotations collected and organized especially for educators
From Pulitzer-nominated journalist and international best-selling author, Noah benShea, this quick reference collection of quotes belongs on the desk or in the briefcase of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership, assessment, and character education to accountability, technology, etc., What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year-and after.
From Chapter 1, Administrators, Principals, and School Leaders-
"Leadership is action, not position."
Donald H. McGannon
"You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people."
Admiral Grace Hooper
From Chapter 22, Technology-
"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education."
John F. Kennedy
"For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three."
Alice Kahn
From Chapter 23, Women in Education-
"Women are like tea bags; put them in hot water and they get stronger."
Eleanor Roosevelt
From John Dewey to Lily Tomlin, these quotes of wisdom and humor are ideal for speeches to the community, school board, fundraisers, and staff. They help frame presentations, letters, and other communications so both administrators and audiences can see old problems in a new light.
Table of Contents
Administrators, Principals and School Leaders
Alternative and Accelerated Schools
Assessment and Testing
At-Risk Students
Character Education
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Community Relations and Parental Involvement
Counseling
Discipline
Diversity
Early Childhood Education
Exceptional Students
Fundraising and School Finance
Math and Science
Personnel and Program Evaluation
Professional Development
Reading, Writing and Language Arts
Research and Accountability
School Change
School Safety
Teacher Preparation
Technology
Women in Education
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