Creating Academic Momentum: Realizing the Promise of Performance-Based Education [Hardcover]

It is never easy to begin an innovative practice in any educational organization. The inertia of the existing culture can often be overwhelming. Michael K. Raible provides insights into how to create an environment in which performance-based innovations can flourish. Many schools and whole districts that have created their own models of student-driven performance-based education have demonstrated remarkable success. Creating Academic Momentum contains insights and advice to anyone trying to change and improve their traditional program delivery. You will want to read this book with a highlighter and pen!Michael K. Raible founder and CEO of The School Solutions Group, is an award winning planner and educational strategist. He has worked to improve educational organizations throughout the United States for over two decades and in his most recent book, Every Child Every Day: Achieving Zero Dropouts through Performance-Based Education, describes the theory and practices of a successful school district with zero dropouts.

These ideas totally make sense to me. As a second career teacher with a degree in theater, my classroom practices have been less traditional and more student-centered. I have always thought that education should be this way and I highly recommend this book. Ashli Calvert, Theatre Arts Educator, Charlotte, North Carolina

Inspired by and based on one of the extraordinary pioneers in the learner-centered field of education, Taylor County Kentucky, this easy-to-read book breaks down the conditions and mindsets necessary to transform any district into one where every child can thrive through performance-based systems. A great book for anyone who is ready to say We can for kids. Kelly Young, Education Reimagined

In our fast-paced, digital revolution world, leaders are moving at record speeds. This book invites the reader to reflect upon complex issues related to change and be thoughtful in charting a path for intentional transformatiol6