Leading for Equity: The Pursuit of Excellence in Montgomery County Public Schools.

Leading for Equity: The Pursuit of Excellence in Montgomery County Public Schools. Leading for Equity: The Pursuit of Excellence in Montgomery CountyPublic Schools Harvard Education Press, $36.95 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Authors Stacey M. Childress, Denis P. Doyle and David A. Thomasgive a detailed account of the success of the Montgomery County (Md.)Public Schools, which have been recognized nationally for substantiallyimproving the achievement levels of minority and low-income students.The authors show how MCPS was able to overcome difficult challenges andeffect positive change through technology, new curriculum, effective useof resources, and building positive relationships. Citing specificexamples in chapters organized around six core themes, the book providesa framework for improvement that other districts can easily follow. www.hepg.org