Changing the Culture of Low Performing Schools

Changing a school's culture is one of the toughest jobs a principal faces -- especially if that culture has supported low performance and diminished achievement.  Culture, or "the way we do things around here," is one of the most powerful forces operating in a school, and it is deeply embedded in all aspects of the schools operations, from the way we teach to the way we participate in faculty meetings or work with parents. Eschoolnews has published an excellent article on how principals can begin to change school cultures, especially those that foster poor performance and low expectations.  Best of all, it showcases some things that principals can use social media tools to achieve.   This is a great way to start thinking about the New Year in your own school, so be sure to check it out at http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/12/13/principals-share-secrets-to-positive-school-culture/.