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What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . and What to Say Next Time
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What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . and What to Say Next Time
Quotations for Leading, Learning, and Living

  • Noah benShea - Noah benShea is one of North America’s most respected and beloved poet-philosophers. An international, best selling author of 22 books translated into 18 languages, Noah’s work is embraced by millions.

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Principalship

January 2000 | 160 pages | Corwin

"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals

Powerful quotations collected and organized especially for educators

From Pulitzer-nominated journalist and international best-selling author, Noah benShea, this quick reference collection of quotes belongs on the desk or in the briefcase of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership, assessment, and character education to accountability, technology, etc., What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year—and after.

  • From Chapter 1, Administrators, Principals, and School Leaders—

"Leadership is action, not position."
Donald H. McGannon

"You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people."
Admiral Grace Hooper

  • From Chapter 22, Technology—

"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education."
John F. Kennedy

"For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three."
Alice Kahn

  • From Chapter 23, Women in Education—

"Women are like tea bags; put them in hot water and they get stronger."
Eleanor Roosevelt

From John Dewey to Lily Tomlin, these quotes of wisdom and humor are ideal for speeches to the community, school board, fundraisers, and staff. They help frame presentations, letters, and other communications so both administrators and audiences can see old problems in a new light.



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Administrators, Principals and School Leaders
 
Alternative and Accelerated Schools
 
Assessment and Testing
 
At-Risk Students
 
Character Education
 
Communication and Conflict Resolution
 
Community Relations and Parental Involvement
 
Counseling
 
Discipline
 
Diversity
 
Early Childhood Education
 
Exceptional Students
 
Fundraising and School Finance
 
Math and Science
 
Personnel and Program Evaluation
 
Professional Development
 
Reading, Writing and Language Arts
 
Research and Accountability
 
School Change
 
School Safety
 
Teacher Preparation
 
Technology
 
Women in Education

"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies." 

Gerald N. Tirozzi
Executive Director, National Association of Secondary School Principals

 "Truly an invaluable reference tool."

Delaine Eastin
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

"A quick reference collection of quotes from John Dewey to Lily Tomlin that belongs on the desk of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership and assessment to technology, this book offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year." 

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