Design-based School Improvement A Practical Guide for Education Leaders
Design-based School Improvement: A Practical Guide for Education Leaders by Rick Mintrop, published by Harvard Education Press in 2016, is an illustrated resource comprising 272 pages in English. This book serves as a practical guide for education leaders aiming to address equity issues within their schools. It outlines a step-by-step design development process, enhanced by case studies and theoretical insights that connect research findings to real-world applications.
Readers will find a comprehensive approach to tackling equity-related challenges in educational settings. The book emphasizes inclusive and context-specific design steps, providing actionable support for leaders committed to translating educational justice into meaningful changes in students’ lives and learning experiences. With a focus on leadership and educational policy, this guide aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of education.
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Design-Based School Improvement provides a practical guide for education leaders who are seeking to address issues of equity in their schools. The book provides a step-by-step description of the design development process, augmented by case studies and a series of “excursions into theory” that highlight key research findings. By bringing theory to life and putting it in the hands of skilled practitioners, this book provides an invaluable resource for education leaders.
“In a rare melding of theory and on-the-ground experiences, Mintrop shows how school leaders can tackle equity-related problems of practice at a local level. Examples of inclusive and context-specific ‘design’ steps provide concrete support for leaders intent on translating a deep commitment to educational justice into actions that change students’ lives and learning. A superb contribution to the field of education leadership!”
–Jeannie Oakes, Presidential Professor Emeritus, UCLA, and president 2015-2016, American Educational Research Association
“In this smart volume, Mintrop and colleagues bring together the best thinking in research and practice about design-based school improvement. This book is a must-read for any educator who wants to lead for equity-focused improvement.”
–Meredith I. Honig, associate professor, Educational Policy, Organizations & Leadership, and director, District Leadership Design Lab (DL2) and Leadership for Learning, University of Washington, Seattle
“Our district has embraced design-based improvement as we transition to more rigorous academic standards. Mintrop’s book provides an insightful guide to this dynamic, learner-centered approach.”
–Stan “Data” Dobbs, superintendent and CEO, Hayward Unified School District, California
“An all-around good read for those who want to bridge the research-practice silos in education.”
–Louis Gomez, professor, Department of Education, UCLA, and senior fellow, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement Teaching
Rick Mintrop is the faculty director of the doctoral program in Leadership for Educational Equity at the University of California, Berkeley.
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