Most Significant School Influences On Student Achievement

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Submitted by madnotes on May 12, 2008

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Most Significant School Influences On Student Achievement

Although Marzano mentions several key influences on student achievement, the two that stand out the most to me are creating a climate of high expectations and involvement of parents and community. I truly believe that by creating a climate of high expectations students and teachers rise to meet those expectations. If we, as teachers, accept mediocrity, that is exactly what we will get. I believe it is important for a principal to accept nothing but the best for his/her school. That means that the principal will not tolerate mediocre teaching, and mediocre outcomes. It is important to lead with the mind-frame that students can learn, and that they can be pushed to do more, achieve...

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