Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership

Preface. 1. Introduction: The Case for School Culture. Part One: Elements of Culture. 2. Schools as Tribes. 3. Vision and Value: The Bedrock Culture. 4. Rituall and Ceremony: Culture in Action. 5. History and Stories: The Importance of Symbolic Lore. 6. Architecture and Artifacts: The Potency of Symbols and Signs. 7. Putting it Together: Three Schools. Part Two: The Leadership Challenge. 8. Eight Roles of Symbolic Leaders. 9. Pathways to Successful Culture. 10. Transforming Toxic Cultures. 11. Connecting School and Community Culture. 12. Conclusion: The Future of Schools. References. Index.