Product Overview
In Culture Keepers, renowned educator and author Anthony Muhammad compiles essays from leading names in education on how to build and sustain a strong school culture. Contributors provide guidance on how to transform school culture post-pandemic, how to confront staff resistance and chronic absenteeism, and how to address achievement gaps in English learners schoolwide, among other pertinent topics. K-12 school and district leaders will: Understand how to approach school culture transformation post-pandemic Identify and confront implicit bias Navigate common roadblocks with tried-and-true protocols Address staff resistance, chronic absenteeism, and other challenges Commit to practices that foster motivation, empathy, and a focus on goals and values Contents: Foreword Chapter 1: Developing Collective Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values Chapter 2: Transforming Post-Pandemic School Culture Chapter 3: Addressing Implicit Bias Using a School Discussion Protocol Chapter 4: Getting School Boards on Our Side Chapter 5: Exploring a Leadership Model to Address Chronic Absenteeism Chapter 6: Using a Four-Step Process to Create a Thriving School Culture Chapter 7: Starting a PLC and Its Effects on School Culture Chapter 8: Engaging Adult Learners to Improve Student Outcomes Chapter 9: Igniting and Sustaining Teacher Motivation Chapter 10: Responding Collectively to Deficits in English Learner Achievement Chapter 11: Turning Around a Culture of Complacency Chapter 12: Fostering a Collaborative Culture Through Differentiated Staff Evaluation