ABSTRACT
This is a must-have resource for busy educators involved in creating, improving, or reevaluating their school mission statements. The authors provide numerous examples of mission statements from a diverse range of preK-12 schools, offering readers an extremely valuable resource for developing an understanding of various themes and ideas in American education today - all to be better prepared to formulate their own schools' mission statements. Whether you are preparing for accreditation reviews, seeking a broader knowledge base, or are engaged in policy discussions, this practical, readable guide is packed with valuable information to help you reach your professional goals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Part I: Background on the Purpose of School and School Mission Statements
chapter 1|6 pages
Diverse Perspectives on the Purpose of School
chapter 2|10 pages
The Value of School Mission Statements
part |2 pages
Part II: School Mission Statements
chapter 3|9 pages
Public Elementary Schools
chapter 4|12 pages
Public Middle Schools
chapter 5|11 pages
Public High Schools
chapter 6|11 pages
Vocational/Career/Technical Education Schools
chapter 7|10 pages
Magnet Schools
chapter 8|10 pages
Charter Schools
chapter 9|7 pages
Native American/Tribal Schools
chapter 10|11 pages
Parochial Schools
chapter 11|9 pages
Waldorf Schools
chapter 12|8 pages
Montessori Schools
chapter 13|10 pages
Apple Computer Schools of Distinction
chapter 14|22 pages
Award Winning Schools
part |2 pages
Part III: Analysis and Conclusions