Generations at school : building an age-friendly learning community

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Generations at school : building an age-friendly learning community

Suzette Lovely, Austin G. Buffum ; foreword by Roland S. Barth

Corwin Press, c2007

  • : cloth
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-128) and index

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"An insightful and uplifting read!" -James Rickabaugh, Superintendent, Whitefish Bay School District, WI "Baby boomer teachers are now the old guard. Gen-Xers demand accountability and transparency. And Millennials are recasting the attitudes and behaviors of youth. The authors provide a roadmap that rings true with anyone who works in a school." -Neil Howe, LifeCourse Associates Author, Generations and Millennials Rising An enlightening guide to encourage multigenerational school staff collaboration. Today's workforce comprises distinct generational cohorts-Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials. Generations at School provides educators with the knowledge and tools to create and sustain true collaboration, teamwork, and consensus. Suzette Lovely and Austin G. Buffum introduce the traits and tipping points of these diverse age groups, while providing: Case studies and workplace alternatives for the hiring and retention of high-quality employees as well as practices for orientation, mentoring, and boosting schoolwide communication Guidelines for examining the generational footprint of an entire district, department, or school site Easy-to-apply strategies to promote cross-generational collaboration, performance, and harmony When sound communication emerges and differences are understood, school districts can create communities that appreciate the uniqueness of each member and value the rich contributions from a multigenerational staff.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Roland S. Barth Preface: The Demographic Divide Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. The Generations at Work in Schools The Perfect Storm Who's Who? A Snapshot of Four Living Generations Roadmaps and Aspirations Conclusion: A Cause Celebre 2. New Rules for the Sandbox Coloring Within the Lines From School to Work The Birth of Organized Labor Trailblazers, Pioneers, and Indiana Jones The Neutral Zone That Was Then, This Is Now Conclusion: Let Go of the Quo 3. Cross Age Connections in a Learning Community Intergenerational Chemistry in a PLC Know Your Lineup A Case in Point Conclusion: Ageless Excellence 4. Recruitment Renaissance: Give It to 'Em Their Way Generational Forecasting Start Your Own Farm Team Who's on First? On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Be All That You Can Be Handle With Care Conclusion: Become First-Rate 5. Creating Synergy in the Schoolhouse The Demographic Gulch Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to Work We Go The Synergy Doctrine Diplomacy: New Word of the Day Connecting the Dots Conclusion: Not Too Young, Not Too Old 6. Here Come the Millennials, Ready or Not! Generational Recycling Bye-Bye, Breakfast Club A Special Lot Safety First! Oozing With Optimism Teamwork: Here, There, Everywhere Conventional Wisdom Under Pressure Achievers 'R' Us When Theory Meets Practice Conclusion: In Good Hands 7. Meet the Parents Fly-Overs and Swoop-Ins Lower the Drawbridge Outwit, Outlast, Outplay Mind Your Manners Different Worlds Does Your Complaint Policy Make the Grade? Conclusion: Let's Make a Deal Resource A: Attracting and Retaining High-Quality Leaders: District Inventory Resource B: Snag the Best and Bypass the Rest: Behavioral-Based Interview Questions Resource C: Partnership Teaching Contract Language Resource D: Synergy Audit: How Generationally Friendly Is Your Workplace? Resource E: Civility Board Policy References

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