About the Author Acknowledgments Opening Thoughts Dedication Foreword by Terrence E. Deal Introduction 1. My Wings 2. Teachers: Magicians and Conductors 3. Attitude=Altitude 4. Leaning Our Ladder Against the Right Wall 5. Crawling Out of the Box 6. How It Ought to Be 7. Getting Kids Ready for Democracy 8. Getting Kids Ready for School-Raising the Village 9. Getting Schools Ready for Kids 10. Getting the Words and Symbols Right 11. Horse Whispering: Harnessing Technology to Enhance Learning 12. The Brain is a Terrible Thing to Waste 13. Creativity and the Arts: The Surry, Not the Fringe 14. Authentic Accountability 15. Lead Is Not a Four Letter Word 16. Bored of Education 17. Dealing with the Heart and Soul 18. A School Worthy of Our Children-A Fable Appendix/Study Guide Reading List
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Paul D. Houston has established himself as one of the leading spokespersons for American education through his extensive speaking engagements, published articles, and his regular appearances on national radio and television. Formerly executive director of the American Association of School Administrators from 1994 to 2008, Houston has served as a teacher and building administrator in North Carolina and New Jersey. He has also served as assistant superintendent in Birmingham, Alabama, and as superintendent of schools in Princeton, NJ; Tucson, AZ; and Riverside, CA. Houston has served in an adjunct capacity for the University of North Carolina, Harvard University, Brigham Young University, and Princeton University. He has served as a consultant and speaker throughout the United States and overseas, and he has published more than 100 articles in professional journals.