Overview
High schools are in the spotlight, and virtually all high schools, even high schools that have longstanding reputations in their communities as "good schools," are under pressure to get better. Among the major sources of this pressure to improve-a force that few in leadership positions in a high school community can afford to ignore-are the No Child Left Behind Act, state accountability report cards, competition for students created through ever-expanding choice initiatives, and fears of losing our competitive advantage in the 21st century global economy.While the forces of change are many, the "remedies" proposed to improve high schools are legion. What high school leaders and leadership teams wishing to significantly improve their schools need is a comprehensive and practical research-based model to guide them to those strategies and initiatives that have a proven track record of increasing student achievement. This book definitely fills that need-specifically by focusing on the 6+1 model.
