Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement
Making Change Stick is Dr James Mannion’s practical guide to implementing school improvement. It presents a slice-team approach intended to support decision-making and staff buy-in, with a focus on improving pupil outcomes in real-world school settings.
At a glance
- Focuses on implementing school improvement and pupil-outcome initiatives in real-world contexts.
- Describes using a slice team to drive implementation, with an emphasis on decision-making and buy-in.
Reference price: $39.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a specific implementation approach for school leaders and teams rather than focusing only on improvement goals.
- The listed 452-page length provides room for a detailed treatment of the topic.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | JOHN CATT EDUCATIONAL LTD |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 24 April 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 452 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 1398387487 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398387485 |
| Dimensions | 14.73 x 2.29 x 20.57 cm |
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| Weight listed | 532 g |
What to know before buying
- The description frames the slice-team method as effective, but the supplied listing does not provide independent evidence of its results or detail the method’s steps.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- School leaders looking for a structured approach to implementing improvement initiatives.
- Education professionals interested in team-based decision-making and staff buy-in.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general education-policy overview rather than a practical implementation guide.
- Readers looking for a brief introduction to school improvement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Making Change Stick about?
It presents a practical approach to implementing school improvement, including a slice-team method intended to support decisions and buy-in.
Who is this book aimed at?
Its stated focus makes it most relevant to school leaders and education teams responsible for implementing improvement initiatives.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 452 pages.
