Includes bibliographical references.

Why look at great? -- It's people, not programs -- The power of expectations -- If you say something, mean it -- Prevention versus revenge -- It is more than relationships -- Choose the right mode -- High expectations-for whom? -- Who is the variable? -- Focus on students first -- Ten days out of ten -- Be the filter -- Don't need to repair-always do repair -- The ability to ignore -- Intentionalness -- Base every decision on the best people -- In every situation, ask who is most comfortable and who Is least comfortable -- Put yourself in their position -- What about these darn standardized tests? -- Make it cool to care -- Clarify your core.

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