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Back to Common Sense: Rethinking School Change

by Dawidziak, Joe
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Overview

There are times in today's educational world when it seems as if common sense has lost its place as a factor in critical decision making. This book strives to provide alternative, practical, and commonsense solutions to decision making in several traditional areas of education. Intended for professional leaders in education, including administrators and teachers, the chapters are cleverly divided into stories, theory, and practice. It is a myth that experience always equates to quality and that creating successful school change can start with anyone, anywhere. Research and best practice can work hand in hand with common sense to bridge the gap between today's educational world and the days of the one-room schoolhouse. Teachers and administrators interested in commonsense practice will also be left with a reminder of why they got into the game of education in the first place and why the field cannot go forward without them.

About the Author, Dawidziak, Joe

Joe Dawidziak began his professional teaching career as a sixth-grade teacher in 1995, later becoming an eighth-grade teacher for eight years. He is now a principal.

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Back to Common Sense: Rethinking School Change eschews academic language to make its case for thoughtful school change in common sense, laymen's terms.... The author successfully fulfills his intended purpose in this engaging and thought-provoking book. Dawidziak provides insight into successful school change through the lens of professional leaders which includes principals and others such as teachers, staff members, and board members. He defines the common sense approach as one that takes into consideration the myriad facets of school change. The stores that he uses to introduce the reader to his points are based on real events.... Back to Common Sense: Rethinking School Change is a guide for those interested in leading successful school change. The book provides valuable insights for those wondering how to best work with and in schools to bring about instructional improvement. Back to Common Sense: Rethinking School Change is another rich addition to the literature on school change.

Book Details

Published
June 16, 2026
Publisher
R&L Education
Pages
131
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781607095590

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