Keep these heartfelt gems top of mind This gold mine of wisdom from top education researcher and the best-selling author of Turning Around Failing Schools and Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement contains key tips and strategies every school leader should know. Award-winning professor and former school administrator Joseph F. Murphy's concise and instructive lessons will help you stay focused on what matters most as you navigate the hectic world of high-stakes testing and accountability: It really is all about the kidsOptimism is essentialCaring counts a lotListenlet people finish talkingDon't confuse excuses and explanations Each lesson is coupled with context in a few sentences taken from Murphy's extensive real-world experiences. This collection is ideal for use in daily reflections speeches staff meetings presentations or as a gift to anyone who works with children. . Language: English