Bøger af Jeffrey Zoul

In Stop. Right. Now. authors and education leaders Jimmy Casas and Jeffrey Zoul identify 39 practices, programs, processes, philosophies, and people problems that schools must eliminate in order to improve education for students-and the the entire school community. The status quo and average results are no longer acceptable! There are some "e;best practices"e; that we simply need to stop right now.

Are You Ready to Take the First Step Toward Excellence?What does it take to be the very best teacher—or the very best leader? What sets excellent educators apart from their peers? And how can you join their ranks? In their work leading up to Start. Right. Now. Todd Whitaker, Jeff Zoul, and Jimmy Casas studied educators from across the nation and discovered four key behaviors of excellence:Excellent Leaders and Teachers...Know the WayFrom their content to best practices, these educators know their stuff.Show the WayCasting a bright vision for the future, these educators see possibilities where others see problems.Go the WayLeading by example is a way of life for the very best.and Grow Each DayA focus on personal and professional development helps these educators succeed.Wherever you are on your journey as an educator, choose to become even greater still—our kids are worth it.Start. Right. Now. 

Lead with ExcellenceJeffrey Zoul and Anthony McConnell know from personal experience that the role of school principal is one of the most challenging and the most rewarding in education. Through their work with educators and school districts across the United States, Zoul and McConnell have identified ten core values that guide the best of the best to work and lead with excellence. The Principled Principal examines each of those ten guiding principles, using stories and real-life examples to make them relevant and applicable for every school leader. You’ll learn . . .What to prioritize and what to eliminate from your to-do listHow to empower your staff and studentsHow to hire the right people for your schoolWhy and how to keep calm in a crisisHow to recognize and avoid “culture crushers”How to create a positive culture for your school communityImplement the strategies and practices in The Principled Principal, and fast-track your way to becoming the leader your school needs.“In The Principled Principal, Jeffrey Zoul and Anthony McConnell provide school leaders the road map for improvement, transformation, and success. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to positively impact their school.”—Jon Gordon, best-selling author of The Energy Bus “The Principled Principal is the perfect companion for school leaders who are hoping to move practice from out behind a desk and into the heart of their schools.”—Jennie Magiera, author of Courageous Edventures“This is a book that every principal (or those who desire to be) should keep on his/her desk. It is practical, powerful, and driven by common sense thinkers who have done the job and know the work.”—Jason L. Branch, Ph.D., superintendent, Oconee County (GA) Schools“This book will appeal to leaders regardless of their experience level or setting. It will surely serve as a guide for personal reflection and growth for new and veteran principals alike.” —Sanée Bell, Ed.D., principal, Houston, TexasThePrincipledPrincipal.com