The Gatekeepers

Why School Systems Should Rethink Resisting Change

Barbara J. Smith

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Rowman & Littlefield
28 August 2023

Schools

The Gatekeepers is a comprehensive review of many parts of a school system that resist change. For all stakeholders to embrace improvement, they need to know what habits, practices and indifference act as barriers to growth and change. This book reveals insiders insights into what gates exist, how to navigate around them, and why it is important to risk new ways of doing school.

Edited by: Barbara J. Smith
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781475871746
ISBN 10: 1475871740
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 28 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Introduction: Gatekeepers Beware: A Whole New World Awaits… Chapter 1: Rapid Tests Chapter 2: “Assessment as Expression of Core Values”, Guest Writer: Rick Wormeli Chapter 3: Shields Down Chapter 4: “Partnering With Students to Personalize Learning”, Guest Writers: Bena Kallick & Allison Zmuda Chapter 5: Hiding Places Chapter 6: “It’s Not Just About Student Engagement.” Guest Writer: Ted Spear Chapter 7: Time Out Chapter 8: “Time is a Precious Commodity.” Guest Writer: Emily Walton-Doris Chapter 9: Search Party Chapter 10: “Don’t you trust their students?” Guest Writer: Michael Lawrence Chapter 11: A Show of Force Chapter 12: “Team over Faculty” Guest Writer: Luke Coles Chapter 13: Growing Gains Chapter 14: “Making Professional Learning Visible”, Guest Writer: Tanisha Nugent Chang Chapter 15: To Lead - or Manage, that is a question? Chapter 16: “Leadership in Designing a New School” Guest Writer: John Neretlis Chapter 17: Political Correctness Chapter 18: “We Censor Ourselves.” Guest Writer: Douglas Reeves Chapter 19: Higher Education Chapter 20: “Post Secondary Education: The Presence of Invisible Steps and Stairs” Guest Writer: Beverley Freedman Chapter 21: Five Days in October Chapter 22: House of Mirrors Chapter 23: “Saving Students From A Shattered System”, Guest Writers: Eldon “Cap” Lee Chapter 24: The Sausage Machine: Policy Making and School Funding Conclusion: Further Discussion: Embrace the Storm

Barbara Smith collaborated with the diverse group of educators to look at gatekeeping in education through many lenses. Smith celebrates a 40+ year career in education as both a practitioner and researcher. She has opened three schools, and as a principal, she piloted innovative practices in teaching and learning and staff development. Barbara J. Smith is passionate about removing barriers that limit innovation in schools.