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In A Political And Economic Climate In Which School Performance Is Made Public, Performance Tables And Inspectors' Reports Can Only Tell A Partial Story. This Is A Unique Book. It Tells The Story Of One School Seen Through The Eyes Of A Pupil, A Parent, A Teacher, A Headteacher And A Critical Friend. The Story Is A Compelling Journey Through The Process Of School Improvement; Theories Of School Effectiveness And School Improvement Are Progressively Clarified. This Book Is Based On A Well-known And Well-documented Research Project That Represents Eighteen European Countries, Which Clearly Sets It In A European Policy Context. It Includes A Wealth Of Practical Tools For Raising Standards For Teachers And School Managers To Refer To, And Guidance On How To Use Them. This Eagerly Awaited Follow-up To Schools Must Speak For Themselves By John Macbeath (routledgefalmer 1999) Is A Vital And Useful Source Of Good Ideas, Challenging Insights And Practical Strategies For Real Schools. Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents.