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"A brilliant distillation of the best thinking from one of the great minds in our field. This funny, uplifting page-turner inspires profound ′aha′ moments necessary for being a ′hope-pusher′ internally while effectively advocating for children in the larger community." —Alan M. Blankstein, President HOPE Foundation "Paul Houston thinks like a man of action and acts like a man of thought. His writings are packed with the wisdom, grace, and innovation that have made him one of the true leaders in American public education today." —Daniel H. Pink, Author A Whole New Mind "This book translates the real issues in public education into sublime teachings for life." —Anne L. Bryant, Executive Director National School Boards Association "Paul Houston is a crusader for American public education. His fresh ideas provide answers to some of the toughest challenges our schools and school leaders face today." —Richard Riley, Former U.S. Secretary of Education "In these timeless essays, Houston opens our minds with his powerful thoughts, touches our hearts with his understanding and passion, and invites us to see public schools and the children we serve in a new light." —Gail Connelly, Executive Director National Association of Elementary School Principals "Paul Houston′s extensive knowledge of the issues facing today′s busy school administrators is unparalleled. This collection is indeed a testament to Houston′s legacy and his deep love for and commitment to public education." —Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director National Association of Secondary School Principals A collection of influential, insightful, and inspiring articles from an educational leadership expert! In this resource, retiring executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, former superintendent, and best-selling author Paul D. Houston examines the growing complexity of the educational process and the challenge of transforming learning into an engaging, meaningful—and even joyful—experience. Houston offers enlightening perspectives on global competition, the widening economic gulf between social classes, the explosion of information, and a landscape of competing expectations. This provocative book views education as "soul work" touching the deepest part of the human spirit and covers: What it means to be a leader  The challenges of transforming public education How leaders can champion learning and education Lessons from the field

Table of Contents:
Foreword by Terrence E. Deal Introduction Acknowledgments About the Author 1. The Building Blocks of Leadership So?...But Not So What! Finding Our Voice Breaking Away Risking Our Significance Daily Blessings Living in a Jerry Springer World The Samurai Superintendent The Axis of Evil On Becoming a Hope Pusher A View From the Top Life′s Lessons From My Dog Holly 2. New Role: Superintendent of Education Getting It Right Revenge of the Blob Nearly Famous A Critical Position in Critical Condition On the Penguin March Through Life Who You Gonna Call? Building Fields of Dreams To Lead My Trek, I Pick Scotty 3. Transforming Public Education: Challenges and Solutions Lessons From Room 411 Burning Thoughts on a Snowy Day The Seven Deadly Sins of No Child Left Behind Authentic Accountability Barking Up the Right Tree Intelligent Redesign: Reframing the Discussion on High School Reform Einstein′s Brain Advancing System Leadership Making Great Time on a Lost Highway Diverse Learners Butchers or Tailors The Bigotry of Expectations Running Schools Like Business NCLB: Dreams and Nightmares 4. Lessons From the Road Bagpipes and a Spot of Grace Finding the Right Words Snow Blind Is Possible? A Pint of Good Sense The Road to Hana Water and Ice Seeing the Forest and the Trees Ode to Joy Negotiating the Past and the Future The Fantasy and Flow of Vietnam A Worthy Import From Singapore Digging My Way to China Index

About the Author :
Paul D. Houston has established himself as one of the leading spokespersons for American education through his extensive speaking engagements, published articles, and his regular appearances on national radio and television. Formerly executive director of the American Association of School Administrators from 1994 to 2008, Houston has served as a teacher and building administrator in North Carolina and New Jersey. He has also served as assistant superintendent in Birmingham, Alabama, and as superintendent of schools in Princeton, NJ; Tucson, AZ; and Riverside, CA. Houston has served in an adjunct capacity for the University of North Carolina, Harvard University, Brigham Young University, and Princeton University. He has served as a consultant and speaker throughout the United States and overseas, and he has published more than 100 articles in professional journals.

Review :
“This brilliant distillation of the best thinking from one of the great minds in our field reconnects the reader to his moral purpose while providing the passion, clarity, and pithy language to act on it. This funny, uplifting page-turner inspires profound ‘aha’ moments needed to be a ‘hope-pusher’ internally while effectively advocating for children in the larger community.” “To say that Paul Houston has a way with words is the understatement of all times. Readers will not only enjoy this engaging book, they will keep reflecting on the lessons learned from someone who translates the real issues in public education into sublime teachings for life.” “Paul Houston thinks like a man of action and acts like a man of thought. His writings are packed with the wisdom, grace, and innovation that have made him one of the true leaders in American public education today.” “Paul Houston is a crusader for American public education. The articles in this book demonstrate Houston’s commitment to public schools and the students they serve. His fresh ideas provide answers to some of the toughest challenges our schools and school leaders face today.” "These timeless essays invite us to see public schools and the children we serve in a new light. Houston opens our minds with his powerful thoughts and touches our hearts with his understanding and passion.” “Paul Houston’s extensive knowledge and expertise of the issues facing today’s busy school administrators is unparalleled. He has been at the forefront of the debate on transforming American education, and he always speaks from the heart and soul. This collection of writings is indeed a testament to Houston′s legacy and his deep love and commitment to public education.”


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781412968614
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
  • Height: 228 mm
  • No of Pages: 192
  • Sub Title: Transforming American Education Through Heart and Soul
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1412968615
  • Publisher Date: 29 Jul 2008
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 310 gr


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