Overview

In an era when profound changes and endless demands have left many educators reeling, some schools and districts are creating settings where staff and students thrive and meaningful learning takes place every day. What characterizes these dynamic organizations and the people within them?

Staying Centered: Curriculum Leadership in a Turbulent Era examines 10 exemplary curriculum development sites, ranging from those that follow detailed state guidelines to those with few external mandates. From their richly varied experiences, author Steven J. Gross identifies common characteristics that lead to success, as well as some key traits of effective administrators, teachers, and community groups. He also provides specific strategies for dealing with the disruption that nearly always accompanies innovation.

The creativity, energy, and determination at each of these sites is inspiring and proves that even in challenging times, educators can lead curriculum efforts that will make a difference for the students and communities they serve.

(ASCD Premium Member book, 1998) 6" x 9", 145 pages.

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