The former director of the American Association of School Administrators outlines a coherent countervision for turning schools back into places that nurture children.
The former director of the American Association of School Administrators outlines a coherent countervision for turning schools back into places that nurture children.
Giving Wings to Childrens Dreams
is not only a refreshing read with original views on the state of our schools and the efforts of our teachers, but it provides a just in time prescription for bringing sanity back into education reform. In page after page, any public educator will recognize that this is written by someone who understands and articulates our frustrations, but more importantly our dreams of 'making our schools worthy of our children.' The authors ability to breathe humor into a serious topic such as school reform and truly reaching our children is a mark of genius. Throughout the book, Houston keeps his focus firmly on students. Each time he picks up a new strand of the educational debate, he re-centers the reader on the students experience. This book has the potential to re-center our national conversation on education policy by examining professional issues through powerful personal experience. This book provides real-life examples of what can be done. We have enough data about what is wrong with our schools. Through practical experiences, Houston?describes possibilities for students and schools. The integration of learning theory, leadership, and organizational development creates hope. Yes, positive change can be accomplished, and this book provides some excellent ways to support students and staff in the pursuit of learning. As an experienced teacher and administratlƒ,
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