Schools That Work: Where All Children Read and Write

by Richard L. Allington, Patricia Cunningham

At a time when so many pivotal education issues are closely tied to the performance of schools and NCLB policy, Schools That Work provides critical insight into how elementary schools must change to meet the increased demands of education for the 21st century. Praised as the most accessible, readable and practical book on the market, Schools That Work combines renowned authors Dick Allington and Pat Cunningham’s expertise as educators with continuing commitment to foster expert teaching in the classroom. Their dynamic analysis of systematic school reform encompasses virtually all areas of elementary school organization. With the goal of turning readers into educated, informed decision-makers, Allington and Cunningham provide a clear and concise introduction to theories of school reform and include an organizational framework to accomplish this goal. This new edition

Genres: Teaching, Nonfiction, Education, Professional Development

Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Heather Wall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Allington always writes with great wisdom. My favorite quote from the book: Success precedes motivation.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just used the third edition for my class Managing the School Reading Program. Very accessible for undergraduates in our reading minor.

Lots of good ideas but the big take away (not surprising with Allington and Cunningham as authors) that it is all about good teaching.

A lot of good insights about time models versus teaching models.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I own the 2nd and 3rd edition of this essential resource. It is one of the initial texts that got me thinking about portfolio assessment as an alternative to all of the standardization happening in schools today. That is only one small snippet in this comprehensive book about leading and learning in education.

[Melissa Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Common sense. Not always so common.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a thought provoking book with lots of ideas to move literacy instruction forward in all schools.

[Karen James · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must read to determine the potential of all schools.