Inspiring Greatness in Education: A School of the 21st Century Model at the Independence School District

Synopsis

This Text Examines The Independence School District's Adoption Of Edward Zigler's School Of The 21st Century Education Model. This Is A Story Of What Schools Can Achieve When Administrators, Principals, Teachers, Staff - And Partners Such As Local Nonprofit And Faith-based Organizations - Unite In Commitments To Best Serve Their Community, And Take Bold Steps To Make It Happen. A Need For Change -- The Launch Of 21c Within Isd -- Expanding The Vision In Independence -- Building On 21c's Vision Of Compassion -- Progressive Change In The New Millennium -- Identifying Services & Braiding Them With Resources -- The 21c Mission Enters Annexed School Neighborhoods -- Enabling Student Fitness & Good Health Becomes A Priority -- Nurturing 21c Roots To Expand For The Future -- Independence School District 21c Timeline. Dr. Edward F. Zigler, Dr. Jim Hinson, And Jennifer Walker, M.ed. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.