Full Description
This is a must-have resource for busy educators involved in creating, improving, or reevaluating their school mission statements.
The authors provide numerous examples of mission statements from a diverse range of preK-12 schools, offering readers an extremely valuable resource for developing an understanding of various themes and ideas in American education today - all to be better prepared to formulate their own schools' mission statements.
Whether you are preparing for accreditation reviews, seeking a broader knowledge base, or are engaged in policy discussions, this practical, readable guide is packed with valuable information to help you reach your professional goals.
Contents
Part 1 Background on the Purpose of School and School Mission Statements; Chapter 1 Diverse Perspectives on the Purpose of School; Chapter 2 The Value of School Mission Statements; Part 2 School Mission Statements; Chapter 3 Public Elementary Schools; Chapter 4 Public Middle Schools; Chapter 5 Public High Schools; Chapter 6 Vocational/Career/Technical Education Schools; Chapter 7 Magnet Schools; Chapter 8 Charter Schools; Chapter 9 Native American/ribal Schools; Chapter 10 Parochial Schools; Chapter 11 Waldorf Schools; Chapter 12 Montessori Schools; Chapter 13 Apple Computer Schools of Distinction; Chapter 14 Award Winning Schools; Part 3 Analysis and Conclusions; Chapter 15 Common and Unique Themes in School Mission Statements; Chapter 16 Crafting Your Own School Mission Statement; Conclusion;
