Carolyn Warner – författare

As the European Union moved in the 1990s to a unified market and stronger common institutions, most observers assumed that the changes would reduce corruption. Aspects of the stronger EU promised to preclude—or at least reduce—malfeasance: regulatory harmonization, freer trade, and privatization of publicly owned enterprises. Market efficiencies would render corrupt practices more visible and less common.In The Best System Money Can Buy, Carolyn M. Warner systematically and often entertainingly gives the lie to these assumptions and provides a framework for understanding the persistence of corruption in the Western states of the EU. In compelling case studies, she shows that under certain conditions, politicians and firms across Europe, chose to counter the increased competition they faced due to liberal markets and political reforms by resorting to corruption. More elections have made ever-larger funding demands on political parties; privatization has proved to be a theme park for economic crime and party profit; firms and politicians collude in many areas where EU harmonization has resulted in a net reduction in law-enforcement powers; and state-led "export promotion" efforts, especially in the armaments, infrastructure, and energy sectors, have virtually institutionalized bribery.The assumptions that corruption and modernity are incompatible—or that Western Europe is somehow immune to corruption—simply do not hold, as Warner conveys through colorful analyses of scandals in which large corporations, politicians, and bureaucrats engage in criminal activity in order to facilitate mergers and block competition, and in which officials accept private payments for public services rendered. At the same time, the book shows the extent to which corruption is driven by the very economic and political reforms thought to decrease it.

Conclusive evidence shows that students in schools that emphasize parental and community participation outperform students in other schools.Everybody′s House—The Schoolhouse provides principals and other educators with practical techniques—based on case studies of successful programs—on how to reach out to parents, families, and other community members and keep them involved. Learn how toDesign at-home and in-school involvement programs that workProvide purposeful opportunities for parents and other volunteersInclude parents in decision makingEngage community stakeholders and high-tech resourcesCreate business/school partnerships, including school-to-work programsReach diverse families and "unreachable" parentsInvolved families and community members benefit the entire school and district. Bridge the gap between home, school, and community, and build this essential foundation of support at your school. "By the year 2000, every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children."—Goal 8, Parent Participation GoalNational Education Goals, Goals 2000

Conclusive evidence shows that students in schools that emphasize parental and community participation outperform students in other schools.Everybody′s House—The Schoolhouse provides principals and other educators with practical techniques—based on case studies of successful programs—on how to reach out to parents, families, and other community members and keep them involved. Learn how toDesign at-home and in-school involvement programs that workProvide purposeful opportunities for parents and other volunteersInclude parents in decision makingEngage community stakeholders and high-tech resourcesCreate business/school partnerships, including school-to-work programsReach diverse families and "unreachable" parentsInvolved families and community members benefit the entire school and district. Bridge the gap between home, school, and community, and build this essential foundation of support at your school. "By the year 2000, every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children."—Goal 8, Parent Participation GoalNational Education Goals, Goals 2000

"Clearly indicates how to communicate with a variety of groups to obtain public support. This book is very easy to read and understand and has a wealth of examples."—Anne Roede Giddings, Assistant SuperintendentAnsona Public Schools, CT"The examples spur thought on how schools can best communicate with their communities. The book is truly a practitioner′s handbook that any educator can learn from and immediately put into use."—Bruce Deterding, PrincipalWichita Heights High School, Wichita, KSProject a positive school image in your community through effective communication! Novice and experienced school leaders will find this updated edition of a bestseller packed with techniques for delivering a school′s message effectively to internal and external constituencies and strengthening the partnership between schools, families, the community, and the private sector.Based on examples from successful schools, this comprehensive guide provides strategies, insights, and practical tools for successfully communicating school goals, successes, challenges, and educational priorities. The third edition offers updated strategies within each chapter and new chapters on using technology and gaining support for public schools. Readers will find:Information on media relations, crisis management, team building, and parent involvementCoverage of school and community resources to build a support base of human, material, and financial capitalForms, sample documents, handouts, and checklists for developing a customized school communications programPromoting Your School serves as an ideal coach on how to be an articulate advocate for your own school and develop a supportive constituency to help advance school goals.

"Clearly indicates how to communicate with a variety of groups to obtain public support. This book is very easy to read and understand and has a wealth of examples."—Anne Roede Giddings, Assistant SuperintendentAnsona Public Schools, CT"The examples spur thought on how schools can best communicate with their communities. The book is truly a practitioner′s handbook that any educator can learn from and immediately put into use."—Bruce Deterding, PrincipalWichita Heights High School, Wichita, KSProject a positive school image in your community through effective communication! Novice and experienced school leaders will find this updated edition of a bestseller packed with techniques for delivering a school′s message effectively to internal and external constituencies and strengthening the partnership between schools, families, the community, and the private sector.Based on examples from successful schools, this comprehensive guide provides strategies, insights, and practical tools for successfully communicating school goals, successes, challenges, and educational priorities. The third edition offers updated strategies within each chapter and new chapters on using technology and gaining support for public schools. Readers will find:Information on media relations, crisis management, team building, and parent involvementCoverage of school and community resources to build a support base of human, material, and financial capitalForms, sample documents, handouts, and checklists for developing a customized school communications programPromoting Your School serves as an ideal coach on how to be an articulate advocate for your own school and develop a supportive constituency to help advance school goals.