Learning By Heart

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"In a very large chorus of proponents of school reform, RolandBarth's voice stands out. As usual, his grounded wisdom makes somuch sense. He rightfully puts the locus for improvement in thehands of teachers and principals. He outlines some ideas forcreating a community of learners at the local level. He shares somefresh thoughts for developing educational leaders-teachers andprincipals. But most important, he restores the zest and sacrednessof learning-the heart of education." (Terrence E. Deal, IrvingMelbo Professor, Rossier School, University of Southern California) "Roland Barth has done it again! His wisdom and compassion,added to his ability to cut through 'flavor of the month' reformsand get to the fundamentals of changing school cultures, make thisbook a critical read for all educators who care about making goodschools for students and their teachers." (Ann Lieberman, seniorscholar, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching andemeritus professor, Teachers College, Columbia University) "Plain-spoken and persuasive convictions about schoolkeeping bya wise and humane educator." (Theodore R. Sizer, chair, Coalitionof Essential Schools, Inc.) "There is learning here for anyone who cares about education andhow to create dynamic schools. Roland Barth brings both flamingpassion and cool thoughts to this powerful book by reflecting onhis conversations with those of us working to improve schools."(Yvonne Chan, principal, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center) "In a very large chorus of proponents of school reform, RolandBarth's voice stands out. As usual, his grounded wisdom makes somuch sense. He rightfully puts the locus for improvement in thehands of teachers and principals. He outlines some ideas forcreating a community of learners at the local level. He shares somefresh thoughts for developing educational leaders-teachers andprincipals. Bust most important, he restores the zest andsacredness of learning-the heart of education." --Terrence E. Deal, Irving Melbo Professor, Rossier School,University of Southern California "Roland Barth has done it again! His wisdom and compassion,added to his ability to cut through 'flavor of the month' reformsand get to the fundamentals of changing school cultures, make thisbook a critical read for all educators who care about making goodschools for students and their teachers." --Ann Lieberman, senior scholar, Carnegie Foundation for theAdvancement of Teaching and emeritus professor, Teachers College,Columbia University. "Plain-spoken and persuasive convictions about schoolkeeping bya wise and humane educator." --Theodore R. Sizer, chair, Coalition of Essential Schools,Inc. "There is learning here for anyone who cares about education andhow to create dynamic schools. Roland Barth brings both flamingpassion and cool thoughts to this powerful book by reflecting onhis conversations with those of us working to improveschools." --Yvonne Chan, principal, Vaughn Next Century LearningCenter