The School That Could
The Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School Story
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A school that moved from the state’s low performing designation to exemplary in three years is the story of Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School, a high poverty (97%) school in Fort Worth, Texas. Author Dr. Jennifer Giddings Brooks provides a road map of best practices that are professional, practical and creative. This is a must read for educators and aspiring educators at all levels. It will renew your spirits and show you what dedication, mastery teaching, high expectations, empathy and love can do for all children.
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If you want to go FAST Go ALONE. If you want to go FAR Go TOGETHER. African Proverb The Briscoe Elementary School Success Story is a walk through a high poverty (97%) school where administrators and teachers believe that a child’s zip code should not dictate his or her academic success. Educators and aspiring educators at all levels should read this book. It provides a road map that demonstrates unequivocally what dedication, mastery teaching, high expectations, empathy and love can do for students, parents and staff. The Briscoe family of administrators, teachers and ancillary personnel show what can happen when a caring family of professionals has a “No Excuses” philosophy. The results of this belief is that every child becomes a child of promise.