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The Moral Imperative Realized

January 2011 | 96 pages | Corwin
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'Like all of Fullan's work, this is a must read. He offers such precise strategies for implementation that inaction is no longer an option for educators who are committed to high levels of learning for all students.'ùRichard DuFour, AuthorSuccessful school leadership in actionAchieving excellence begins with hard work at the ground level. There is no question that the stakes have been raised and that school leaders have more pressureùand more opportunityùto make a bigger difference than ever before. Award-winning author and educational reform expert Michael Fullan takes the subject of moral leadership to the next level by showing how to put change into practice at the local and systemic levels. He explains how the combined forces of shared leadership make the difference, and outlines proven ways to:Create a culture of moral leadershipDrive change with school leadersAchieve systemwide progressAvoid educational blind alleysSchool leaders and principals must answer the call to drive the change our children deserve. This invaluable resource will inspire, educate, and provide a map for blazing the trail to success.
 
About the Author
 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
1. Moral Purpose Is Not a Strategy
Moral Imperative as Strategy

 
Moral Purpose Is Not Sufficient

 
 
2. Realized Moral Purpose
Ontario: Crosby, Armadale, Rideau, South Simcoe

 
Chicago: 100 Schools

 
 
3. School and District Symbiosis
Sanger Unified School District

 
Fort Bend Independent School District

 
Ottawa Catholic District School Board

 
York Region District School Board

 
District and School Symbiosis

 
 
4. System Leaders
School Leaders Broaden Their Perspective

 
School Leaders as Formal System Leaders

 
System Leaders Themselves

 
Becoming "Superman"

 
 
References
 
Index

"Every child must reach their potential, that is the moral imperative that Michael Fullan is again calling our attention to! Not only does The Moral Imperative Realized shine the light on the path that each of us in Public Education must walk; it provides the call to action that we must answer!"

Marcus P. Johnson, Superintendent
Sanger Unified School DIstrict, CA

"The Moral Imperative Realized is a call to action. Michael Fullan makes it clear that the most pious mission statement held with passionate conviction will not improve schools unless educators take strategic actions to bring that mission to life. More importantly, he offers specific examples of system-wide improvement with such precise strategies for implementation that inaction is no longer an option for educators who contend they are committed to high levels of learning for all students. Like all of Fullan's work, this is a must read."

Richard DuFour, Author

"Michael Fullan ups the ante once again for school reformers. In The Moral Imperative Realized, he makes it clear that anyone who ignores the moral dimensions of of school improvement is doomed to fail. This is an essential resource for any change leader."

Jim Knight, President
Instructional Coaching Group, Lawrence, KS

"A powerful and timely book that forcefully says that the only moral reality that counts is one that you can actually accomplish. And then Fullan shows how this can be done."

Bill Hogarth, Consultant
Leadership for Learning

"Michael Fullan has given us a powerful roadmap for combining passion and strategic action. Practical, succinct and engaging. If this book doesn't move leaders to realize their moral imperative, nothing will!"

Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer
Ontario Ministry of Education

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