Full Description
Disrupting Disruption shows how three racially and ethnically diverse school districts--Union NJ, Union City OK, and Roanoke City VA--have defied the demographic odds, boosting overall graduation rates while shrinking or eliminating the opportunity gap. These districts resemble many others in their student population. What makes them distinctive is their relentless focus on developing and supporting teachers and engaging students; constantly seeking ways to do a better job; using data to enhance learning; developing partnerships with parents and local organizations; and relying on stable, supportive leadership. Disrupting Disruption demonstrates that disruption—whether by inflicting a discipline-and-punish regime on our nation's schools, or replacing them with charters or vouchers—is not the best way forward.
Contents
Foreword by Pedro Noguera
Introduction: Disruption Versus Steady Work
Chapter 1: Union, OK: A Culture of "Us"
Chapter 2: Union City, NJ: Learning America
Chapter 3: Roanoke, VA: "The Whole Child" is More than a Cliché
Chapter 4: The Covid Stress Test
Conclusion: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Appendix: Criteria for Selecting the Three Districts
Endnotes
Index
