School Improvement: Best Practices from China

The book analyzes school improvement from the perspective of theory and practice in China.

By theoretically exploring definitions, characteristics, and models of school improvement, the author develops and explains an effective set of criteria. Ten cases of best practice are shared, exploring different aspects of school improvement such as school development planning, teacher human resource management, and instructional leadership. Integrating theory and practice, the book further discusses the generation and application of best practice case studies. It contributes to the knowledge of new management and practical innovation in the field of school improvement.

Policymakers, educators, managers, researchers, and all those interested in improving the quality of basic education will find this book helpful.

Decheng Zhao is a professor at the Faculty of Education at Beijing Normal University in China. His research interests include school improvement, policy analysis, and educational evaluation. Over the last 20 years, he has authored or coauthored nearly 100 academic books or papers. He is honored among the most influential young scholars in Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences and the most influential scholars in Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences.