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More About This Title Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership
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Kent D. Peterson is professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and founding director of the Vanderbilt Principals' Institute. He is author or coauthor of many books including The Leadership Paradox.
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1. Introduction: The Case for School Culture.
Part One: Elements of Culture.
2. Schools as Tribes.
3. Vision and Value: The Bedrock Culture.
4. Rituall and Ceremony: Culture in Action.
5. History and Stories: The Importance of Symbolic Lore.
6. Architecture and Artifacts: The Potency of Symbols and Signs.
7. Putting it Together: Three Schools.
Part Two: The Leadership Challenge.
8. Eight Roles of Symbolic Leaders.
9. Pathways to Successful Culture.
10. Transforming Toxic Cultures.
11. Connecting School and Community Culture.
12. Conclusion: The Future of Schools.
References.
Index.