About the book
An increasingly important and appealing concept for school renewal is that of school as community. While community holds multiple promises for schools, little is known about the practice of community in schools. This collection furthers our understanding about the nature of school community, its practice in public schools, and the role of leadership in this practice. Of particular importance is the question of how community can be created and sustained in K–12 public schools with highly diverse populations.
Editions of School as Community
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791454152
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791454169
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791488355
Read an Excerpt
An increasingly important and appealing concept for school renewal is that of school as community. While community holds multiple promises for schools, little is known about the practice of community in schools. This collection furthers our understanding about the nature of school community, its practice in public schools, and the role of leadership in this practice. Of particular importance is the question of how community can be created and sustained in K–12 public schools with highly diverse populations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School as Community about?
An increasingly important and appealing concept for school renewal is that of school as community. While community holds multiple promises for schools, little is known about the practice of community in schools. This collection furthers our understanding about the nature of school community, its practice in public schools, and the role of leadership in this practice. Of particular importance is the question of how community can be created and sustained in K–12 public schools with highly diverse populations.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in School as Community?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational strategies and policy
Where can I read a sample of School as Community?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791454152
How long is School as Community and how many pages does it have?
School as Community has 315 page(s)
Is School as Community part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Educational Leadership
Who is/are the Author/s of the book School as Community?
Gail Furman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
School as Community is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791454152) and paperback(ISBN 9780791454169) and pdf(ISBN 9780791488355)
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