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Leading Change in Your School: How to Conquer Myths, Build Commitment, and Get Results

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This little book by Doug Reeves is packed with practical tips, tricks, and best practices for moving a school forward with the difficult and challenging work of reform. He tackles all topics including introducing one-page school improvement plans, the importance of teacher leadership, how to build capacity with coaching, getting over grades, and even a piece on the arts.

I especially liked the list of myths school leaders should be aware of when they take on difficult change work. Thre are 7 myths total. Just a sample includes the following:

1. Plan Your Way to Greatness: Plans don't work. Actions do. Focus on doing a few things very, very well. Communicate those things and measure them.

2. Just a LIttle Bit Better is Good Enough: Playing around the edges will not lead to breakthrough improvements. Implementation proceeds buy-in. Someone has to have the courage and will to do something different.

Worthy stuff.

this book is very easy to read, and very helpful for anyone who wants to help our Schools get better.