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"This book demonstrates what schools can do to enhance student participation and engagement. It shows educators how to: - create opportunities for students to practice democracy and civic responsibility. - develop a ""school for each kid"" - get students to care Examples include - Community service - Peer Helpers - Peer Mediators - Student-directed programs and events - Student feedback to teachers - Student-led conferences - Students on interviewing committees - Students on the School Board - Student publications - Student speakers . . . and more Also highlighted in this book are the exciting and enriching activities of First Amendment Schools."

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Author:   Nelson Beaudoin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Eye On Education, Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.249kg
ISBN:  

9781596670150

ISBN 10:   1596670150
Pages:   132
Publication Date:   01 November 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Changing the View; Chapter 2 Changing the Practice; Chapter 3 Paying Heed to Student Voice; Chapter 4 Linking Classroom and Community; Chapter 5 Showcasing Talents, Building Skills; Chapter 6 Educating for Citizenship; Chapter 7 Highlighting the First Amendment; Chapter 8 Finding Inspiration for the Journey;

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With over 34 years of experiences in educational leadership, Nelson Beaudoin brings practical and exciting ideas to the discussion on school reform. His work is guided by the belief that leaders should listen more than talk, care more than judge, and understand more than guess.Beaudoin has led two high schools through a Comprehensive School Reform grant. His schools have received national recognition both as a Service Learning Leader School (2001) and as a First Amendment School (2004). He was selected as Maine’s 2000 NASSP Principal of the Year.He has presented his message about inspirational leadership, the magic of student voice, and creating a culture of change to audiences throughout the country. His faculty’s work on professional learning communities, student-led conferences and student engagement has been replicated in a number of schools.His first book, Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Lessons for School Leaders, demonstrates that great things can happen when school leaders refuse to settle for business as usual.Nelson Beaudoin is currently principal at Kennebunk High School in Kennebunk, Maine.

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