Educational Leadership

Includes bibliographical references.

An open letter on teacher morale -- High Morale in a good cause -- Can't wait for monday -- Getting beyond the blame game -- Learning the languages of appreciation -- What to do when your school's in a bad mood -- Circles of care -- "Why does the public hate us? -- Will the courts save teachers? -- The house that affirmation builds -- Everyone at the table -- Words that encourage.

[Article title : An open letter on teacher morale / Dina Strasser, p. 10-13] Abstract : Advice from educators for educators about how to stay balanced during challenging times.;[Article title : High Morale in a good cause / Nel Noddings, p. 14-19] Abstract : Reasons to shore up not just our morale, but also our deeper aims for education.;[Article title : Can't wait for monday / Rafe Esquith, p. 20-23] Abstract : Is teaching a daily grind, or not? and what makes the difference.;[Article title : Getting beyond the blame game / James Harvey, p. 24-29] Abstract : Belt tightening and teacher bashing have had debilitating consequences for the well-being of schools.;[Article title : Learning the languages of appreciation / Paul White, p. 30-35] Abstract : By responding authentically to your coworkers, supervisors, and staff, you can significantly changes their attitude.;[Article title : What to do when your school's in a bad mood / Megan Tschannen-Moran and Bob Tschannen-Moran, p. 36-41] Abstract : When wounded pride sabotages leadership objectives, appreciation and a focus on strengths can provide the balm.;[Article title : Circles of care / Richard Weissbourd and Stephanie M. Jones, p. 42-27] Abstract : It's not just social intelligence that counts; students need to widen the circle of people they care about.;[Article title : "Why does the public hate us? / Deborah Lynch, p. 48-54] Abstract : More than 2000 chicago teachers identified the problems that led to low morale.;[Article title : Will the courts save teachers? / W. James Popham and Marguerita DeSander, p. 55-59] Abstract : Beware of over-reliance on test-based evaluations.;[Article title : The house that affirmation builds / Susan Stone Kessler and April M. Snodgrass, p. 60-63] Abstract : To keep communication strong, Hunters Lane High School ask all constituents, " How are we doing?";[Article title : Everyone at the table / Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt and Allison Rizzolo, p. 64-69] Abstract : A model discussion process invites teachers to participate in policy decisions.;[Article title : Words that encourage / Brooke B. Eisenbach, p. 70-73] Abstract : Words used-and not used- on teacher evaluations are long remembered.