On the mend
Maxine B. Rosenberg
Eight young people talk about their experiences with alcohol and other drugs: how and why they started, factors influencing their decisions to stop, and their recovery from addiction.
Read Time: ~4 hr
Tr ust matters
by Megan Tschannen-Moran (2004)
About this book
"Trust Matters offers educators a practical, hands-on guide for establishing and maintaining trust within their schools as well as providing information on how to repair trust that has been damaged. Written by Megan Tschannen-Moran - an expert on the topic of trust and schools - Trust Matters is based in solid research. It outlines the five key elements on which individuals base their trust judgments (benevolence, honesty, openness, reliability, and competency) and explores the factors that influence the development of trust. The book explores the leader's role in fostering high quality relationships among teachers, students, and parents and examines examples of positive outcomes of trusting school environments." "Each chapter contains a "Putting It into Action" section that offers practical advice for utilizing the book's key suggestions in schools. The book also provides surveys, scoring directions, and norms for assigning the level of trust in schools."--Jacket.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreTr ust matters Lead Character
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