school management and organization

The principal of a most successful public school, Central Park East (CPE) in East Harlem, defends public education and advocates breaking up large school into small schools, choice within the public school system, respect, teaching that connects learning to real world activities, and a new ideal of being "well-educated.".

Suggests that traditional coercive management in schools be replaced by a system that brings together students and staff.

Provides information on the issues related to school violence, including its causes, its effects on society, and prevention measures that can be taken.