Handbook For Improving Student Achievement In Secondary Schools - Jack Orchard

Democratic Values, Student Achievement, And Effective Citizenship Are Intrinsically Linked. The Research, However, Is That Students, Especially Those From Underprivileged Backgrounds, Have Few Opportunities To Practice Democratic Citizenship In Secondary Schools.alongside Current Threats To Democracy, This Should Concern Us All: Professional Learning Communities, Teacher-leaders, Parents, Consultants, Administrators, School Districts, Human Rights Activists, Minority Leadership, The Justice System, Local Communities, University Faculties, State Education Departments, And Citizens In General.democratic Citizenship Is A Superordinate Goal - A Composite Of Communicative Abilities, Freedom With Responsibility, Inclusiveness, Career Preparation, Community Mindfulness, Evidence-based Thinking, Collective Ownership, Distributed Leadership, And Support For Those In Need. Student Leadership, Including School Research (their Own School And Others), Not Only Benefits The School Generally, But Helps Prepare High School Students For Freedom, Responsibilities, And Opportunities As Democratic Citizens.such Leadership Has Foundations: Student-chosen Teacher Advisors, Daily Advisories, Collaborative Learning Expertise, Student-led Assemblies, Self-regulation, Leadership Credit Courses, And Virtualpersonal Connections With Student Leaders In Other Schools, Districts, And Countries.expanded Contributions Are Student Feedback On Teacher Performance, Student-led (parent-student- Teacher) Conferences, After-school Activities Leadership, Reciprocal Teaching, And Participation In Schooldistrict Decision Making.