Build on Best Practice and Research

Wow, was this chapter chalked full of great thoughts! I found myself highlighting so many parts I wanted to remember. Such as:
* "Put energy and dollars into ongoing professional development, not into programs or 'one-shot deals'."
*And the entire 'Some Key Research Findings' list (all three and one-half pages)!
*"Share with students the writing you do outside of school; ask them to do the same."
*"The level of professional talk in a school impacts test scores.."
* And the "Characteristics of High Performing Schools."
*The last paragraph of the chapter which started with "Change happens one person at a time..."
So much to think about and to want to change in my own teaching.