"This book continually comes back to the relationships formed between students and staff. Using an array of statistics and personal observations, Peters calls upon the heart and the conscience of the educator when asking you to 'bring your best' every day into the classroom." -From the Foreword by Alan M. Blankstein Motivate educators in a collaborative endeavor to bring about real change in schools and classrooms! Reflecting Stephen G. Peters' motivational workshops, this resource provides practical guidelines for influencing school culture and inspiring higher student performance based on understanding today's learners. The book provides strategies and tested techniques that have transformed struggling schools into national and state blue-ribbon winners. The author, well-known for creating the "Gentleman's Club," invites students who are considered at risk to participate in the decision-making process of school change. Eloquently illustrating the immediate need for improvement in our schools, this resource covers: The expanded roles for educators leading change initiatives The reasons why many students do not perform well Practical, specific tips for turning a vision for change into a school's reality Principals and teacher leaders will welcome this unique approach that can bring about meaningful transformations in students, teachers, and entire school communities.
Over his 31 years in education, Stephen has been a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal and director of secondary education. Most of his experiences have been in schools that made significant growth in short periods of time thus, resulting in both National and State Blue-Ribbon distinction. Stephen is founder of the nationally recognized Ladies Club programs which provide options for thousands of at-risk and honor students throughout the United States. He is currently CEO & President of The Peters Group, a national education consulting company. The Peters Group has a track record of creating and sustaining success in schools, and districts, by supporting educators through a 3-step process of teaching and learning. He has served on panels as an education expert with former U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Rod Paige in Washington, D.C. He also serves on university business advisory boards and Investment Group advisory boards where he is president. His mentoring and self-empowering program, Gentleman's Club, has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show as well as "America, America", which broadcasts to two million viewers in Portugal and Brazil. Stephen is one of the most sought after speakers in the United States.
Foreword by Alan M. Blankstein Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Appreciating Today's Students 2. The Expanded Role of School Leaders 3. The Expanded Role of Teachers 4. If "All Children Can Learn," Then Why Aren't They Learning? 5. Measuring Results That Count 6. Creating #1 Classrooms 7. Capture, Inspire, Teach 8. Survival Tips for Today's Teachers and Leaders References Index
"This book is a great resource on the important, changing roles of teachers within the classroom and administrative support within the school. A great read for district and campus leaders who want to motivate teachers, as well as for teachers who want to motivate students." -- Jennifer Baadsgaard, Assistant Principal "The research and data presented in this book lay the foundation for the children of today and the challenges they encounter." -- Maudest Rhue-Scott, Principal "The passion that comes through when hearing Stephen Peters speak is echoed in this call to capturing the students who are most often marginalized. Using an array of statistics and personal observations, Peters calls upon the heart and the conscience of the educator when asking you to 'bring your best' every day into the classroom. This book continually comes back to the relationships formed between students and staff, and to this end Peters provides a continuous drumbeat of advice." -- From the Foreword by Alan M. Blankstein
