Praise for Swaner & Wolfe's "Flourishing Together" DAVID F. FORD, Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus at the University of Cambridge “Swaner and Wolfe, educational leaders with a global reputation, are a superb team, able to bring together the best in American and English school education. They are experienced and inspiring, deeply rooted in intelligent and imaginative Christian faith, and up-to-date in relevant research on education, learning, and well-being.” PAULA GOODER, Canon Chancellor at St. Paul’s Cathedral “This is a wonderful book. It explores, both in principle and in practice, what flourishing might look like in schools for students and educators alike. It is a must-read for anyone with a vision and passion for education.” MATTHEW T. LEE, Director of Empirical Research at the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University “Flourishing Together offers timely, practical advice to Christian educators seeking to live and share with students a resilient, grounded, and flourishing way of being in our era of widespread teacher burnout and student disengagement. This is an invitation to greater personal and communal wholeness.” DAME ALISON PEACOCK, chief executive officer of the Chartered College of Teaching, London “This book will make your heart sing. Swaner and Wolfe encourage us to reflect deeply on what it means to live and love within a flourishing school community. They offer the chance to engage in dialogue, to collaborate, and ultimately to have the courage and wisdom to embrace the sea of possibilities within our schools.” DAVID I. SMITH, director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning at Calvin University “In a world that wants to turn education into bureaucratic data management, information cramming, or ideological rectitude, we need every resource we can get that reminds us that at the heart of education lies the pursuit of the spiritual, ethical, intellectual, relational flourishing of students, teachers, and communities. This is that kind of resource, one that starts from questions about what is good rather than questions about who is right and addresses them with valuable research. Read it for fresh insight into how schools might flourish.” PAUL BUTLER, Bishop of Durham “This is an exciting book. It is well researched. It has an international dimension that reveals common themes for educators, students, and schools everywhere. It has a wonderful vision of flourishing for all rooted in clear purpose, loving relationships, wise learning, high-quality resources, and total well-being. It deserves to be read by all in education—not only those who share the authors’ Christian faith.” ALLANA GAY, head teacher at Vita et Pax Preparatory School and cofounder of BAMEed Network “The Flourishing Schools model is essential for all schools, not just those of faith, to reflect on and commit to their purpose within education. It provides an essential basis from which an authentic culture develops. This book should be a handbook not only for school leaders but for all educators who wish to commit and connect in a deeper manner to their purpose.” BETH GREEN, provost and chief academic officer at Tyndale University “Flourishing Togetheris a gift to Christian educators, students, and schools for these times. Winsomely written, it breathes peace, possibility, and practical and professional wisdom into our community life; please order a copy for your staffroom, every administrator’s office, and every teacher’s desk.” MEET THE AUTHORS Lynn E. Swaner serves as the chief strategy and innovation officer at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), where she leads thought leadership and research initiatives, including ACSI’s signature Flourishing Schools Research. Andy Wolfe is the executive director of education for the Church of England. Previously, he worked as a senior leader in a large high school, where he oversaw the development of teaching and learning and the school’s Christian ethos.
✔ Author(s): Lynn E. Swaner,Andy Wolfe,Rose Hudson-Wilkin
✔ Title: Flourishing Together: A Christian Vision for Students, Educators, and Schools
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (20 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0802879578
✔ ISBN-13: 9780802879578
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Flourishing Together by Lynn E. Swaner
Melody Blake
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Sydney Richardson
The depth of character development was astounding. I felt like I knew each person intimately, understanding their hopes, fears, and dreams. It made the story so much more meaningful.
Polly Hurlbutt
The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
