{"product_id":"9781412986724","title":"On Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to intentionally develop the whole child.\" -Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School Quality Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI  \"Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures-not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings-are what we need to save our education system.\" -Jay Mathews, Columnist and Author The Washington Post  Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results  Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary K-12 public and charter schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate. The results are undeniable:     Students who are encouraged to build lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their hard work Improved student achievement in multiple subject areas  Strategies for creating a healthy school culture, including intentionality and hands-on guidance by the principal, come to life through case studies. These compelling examples will help educators and parents focus on strong personal character as the desired result of genuine learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CORWIN PRESS INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43415142793261,"sku":"9781412986724","price":80.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9781412986724.jpg?v=1782635322","url":"https:\/\/lioncrest.com.au\/products\/9781412986724","provider":"Woodslane Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}