Chapter+Three

=Chapter 3= Creating a Focus on Learnin

"Schools and districts need not choos between demanding adherence to certain core principles and practices or empowering the staff. Certain critical issues must be addressed, and certain important tasks must be accomplished in a PLC. The school or district is tight in those areas, demanding faithgulness to specific principles and practices. **At the same time, however, individuals and teams can benefit from considerable autonomy and freedom in terms of how things get done on a day-to-day basis because the school or district is loose about much of the implementation." (pg. 59)**

Choice Words Open Minds