How to Say the Right Thing Every Time: Communicating Well With Students, Staff, Parents, and the Public [Paperback]

Robert D. Ramsey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761945016 | ISBN-13: 978-0761945017 | Publication Date: July 15, 2002 | Edition: 1st

This user-friendly guide empowers educators with the confidence and tools to communicate effectively with students, parents, peers, and the public. 

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"I had several ‘ah-ha’ moments while reading this book. I cannot imagine anyone reading this and not finding it worthwhile. Kudos to the author for creating a meaningful guide for today’s school administrator." (Marie Blum, Superintendent )

"A good tool for administrators and teacher leaders for its readability, content emphasis, and real-life examples." (Russ Bennett, Superintendent ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Robert D. Ramsey is a lifelong educator who has served as a "leader of leaders" in three award-winning school districts in two different states. His frontline experience includes positions a teacher, counselor, assistant principal, curriculum director, assistant superintendent, acting superintendent, and adjunct professor. Most recently, he has served as associate superintendent in the St. Louis Park (MN) schools, where every school has been designated by the federal government as a National School of Excellence. Ramsey is now working full-time as a freelance writer in Minneapolis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1st edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761945016
• ISBN-13: 978-0761945017
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,135,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spells it out as obvious as it should, June 19, 2009

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This review is from: How to Say the Right Thing Every Time: Communicating Well With Students, Staff, Parents, and the Public (Paperback)

The book does everything right. It lays the groundwork for better communication. If you ever feel communication is the reason for so many flaws in your organization, then it is time to make the words from this book a part of your reality.