Shaping School Culture: Pitfalls, Paradoxes, and Promises,

Preface ixAcknowledgments xvThe Authors xviiIntroduction 1The Elements of Culture1. Schools as Tribes: The Power to Transform 232. Artifacts, Architecture, and Routines: Symbols of Culture 363. History: The Value of Lore and Tradition 504. Myth, Vision, and Values: Identifying a School's Soul 665. Stories and Tales: Passing Along the Vision 816. Rituals: Embedding Purpose and Meaning 987. Ceremonies and Traditions: Culture in Action 111The Symbolic Role of School Leaders8. Conveyors of Culture: The Informal Network 1339. Weaving the Cultural Tapestry: Seven Schools 14510. Transforming Toxic Cultures: Renewal Strategies 18211. Building Trust: Connecting to Parents and Communities 20612. Firming Up Culture: Eight Essential Roles 22313. Living with Paradox: The Bifocal Principal 24614. Achieving Balance: Meeting Cultural and Structural Demands 26215. Conclusion: A New Story 279References 289Index 301