Every School a Great School

Every School a Great School Realizing the Potential of System Leadership

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Publisher's Synopsis

'Every school a great school' is not just a slogan, but an aspiration for the next stage of education reform, in which each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The book argues that, for 'every school a great school' to become a reality, requires a move from individual school improvement efforts and short term objectives to a sustainable system-wide response that seeks to re-establish a balance between national prescription and schools leading reform.

Achieving this goal requires strategies that not only continue to raise standards, but also build capacity within the system. David Hopkins identifies four key educational 'drivers' that, if pursued, have the potential to deliver 'every school a great school':

  • Personalized learning
  • Professionalized teaching
  • Networking and innovation
  • Intelligent accountability
The author believes that it is the responsibility of system leaders to mould the four drivers to fit individual school contexts. It is this leadership that enables systemic reform to be generic in terms of overall strategy and specific in adapting to individual and particular situations.

Every School a Great School is inspirational reading for head teachers, senior leaders and managers, researchers, lecturers and those with a passionate interest in improving education for all.

Book information

ISBN: 9780335220991
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint: Open University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 371.2
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 198
Weight: 354g
Height: 229mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 14mm