{"product_id":"diploma-matters-isbn-9781118009147","title":"Diploma Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIPLOMA MATTERS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn our current education system too many high school students wind up with too few choices. Students are locked into what is decided for them by a broken system. Too often, they are handed a diploma that holds an empty promise. This practical field book is filled with effective tools from The Education Trust–West. \u003ci\u003eDiploma Matters\u003c\/i\u003e helps school leaders and teachers examine the current high school experience and develop a detailed action plan that will transform curriculum and ensure that all students are ready for college and the workplace.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a book for practitioners who have seen it all. Linda Murray captures in a straight-forward way the nuts and bolts of how to do the work of reform. Linda, who was an extraordinary superintendent, proves to be a captivating storyteller.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—PETER J. NEGRONI\u003c\/b\u003e, senior vice president, College Board  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a story worth reading, including the specific implications for schools and districts nationwide.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—MICHAEL W. KIRST\u003c\/b\u003e, emeritus professor of Education and Business Administration, Stanford University; president, California State Board of Education; author, \u003ci\u003ePolitical Dynamics Of American Education \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is a definitive ‘how to’ for effective, meaningful, and lasting school reform.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—KATHY BURKHARD\u003c\/b\u003e, former president, San Jose Teachers’ Association  Foreword.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSan Jose Unified—A Success Story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Did We Do?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: Dispelling the Myths.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth 1: A College-Prep Curriculum Hurts Kids Who Aren't Going to College.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth 2: The Curriculum Will Be Watered Down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth 3: Grades Will Plummet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth 4: Students Will Disengage and Drop Out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth 5: Disadvantaged Students Will Suffer the Most.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth 6: High School Is the Wrong Place to Make Changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth to Reality: Higher Standards Help Everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Facts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter: Two: Expectations Matter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Foundation for Reform.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Common Ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Defining Moment: The Students Speak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Good Is Good Enough?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Teachers’ Union on Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Our Stake in the Sand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: The Journey Through High School.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Turn Ideas into Action?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe War Room.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysis of Student Transcripts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Master Schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust-in-Time Interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Serious About Summer School.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummer Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Opportunities for Acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents with Special Needs and English Language Learners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching the Outliers: Safety Nets and Supports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBricks, Mortar, and Science Labs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: Teachers: A Force to Reckon With.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Teachers We Needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching the Teachers: Professional Development That Works.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability with Collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResults First.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: The Educational Opportunity Audit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Long Will It Take?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by Defining Your Requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Your Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Your Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting Achievement Test Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranscript Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaster Schedule Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus Groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Department Heads.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Opportunity Audit Findings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: The Blueprint.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere's Where the Real Change Begins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up Committees to Get the Work Done.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork to Be Done by District Departments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Action Plans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: A Look at “District X”.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Is What It Looks Like.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistrict X: Transcript Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistrict X: Master Schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistrict X: Focus Groups and Community Conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations Based on All Findings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: College and Career Readiness in Our Nation's Schools.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Is College and Career Readiness Playing Out in Other Districts?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, You Can.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine: The Journey Continues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a College-Going Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Data-Driven District.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere the Work Is Heading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good News: Universal Access.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“D” Grades Remain the Greatest Barrier to College Eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Path Is Clear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Focus Group Protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtocol for Student Focus Group Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtocol for Teacher Focus Group Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtocol for Counselor Focus Group Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtocol for Parent and Community Focus Group Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Community Conversation Protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlenary Session.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak-out Sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Plenary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: Survey Protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurriculum and Instruction Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Resource Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilities Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety Net and Support Interventions Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Education, Alternative Education, and English Learner Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Technical Education (CTE) Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINDA MURRAY\u003c\/b\u003e is the Superintendent-in-Residence for The Education Trust–West (ETW) and is responsible for leading the practice work of the organization in California. Prior to joining ETW, Dr. Murray served as Superintendent of Schools for the San Jose Unified School District for eleven years. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EDUCATION TRUST–WEST\u003c\/b\u003e is a statewide education advocacy organization in California that works to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement for students of color and students in poverty. The organiza- tion works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-k through college. ETW exposes opportunity and achievement gaps that separate students of color and low-income students from other youth, and identifies and advocates for the strategies that will forever close those gaps. \u003cb\u003ehttp:\/\/www.edtrust.org\/west\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIPLOMA MATTERS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn our current education system too many high school students wind up with too few choices. 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