“This easy-to-digest book, full of wisdom and humor, is a must-read for all school leaders.”
–Dr. Erica Rothblum
“This guide to how A+ schools shape A+ human beings conveys the magic of Bruce Powell and Ron Wolfson’s exceptional careers in educational leadership in powerful, practical language. Drawing on a wealth of wisdom, knowledge, and experience—from students and educators, from the Talmud, from popular culture, from their own children as well as grandchildren—we learn the tools to successfully deliver the ‘sacred task’ of education. A must-read for current and future school leaders.”
“It doesn’t take long to realize that Raising A+ Human Beings is more than just a book about the experiences and contributions of two great Jewish educators. Steeped in Jewish wisdom and tradition, this book is a reimagination of the possibility of Jewish education. Both descriptive and prescriptive, Raising A+ Human Beings provides a profound, and at times radical, framework for Jewish education that is both desirable and necessary in the world today.”
“We’ve learned so much about what makes a school and its students successful in life as well as in learning—and ‘culture’ is a vital and important part of it. Experienced, thoughtful, and creative educators Bruce Powell and Ron Wolfson have played a critical role in helping us understand this through their direct experience in fostering the values of A+ cultures in day and synagogue schools…. An essential read for all those who work with and care about our young people—from heads of schools and their boards to educators and camp staff.”
“Bruce Powell, a leader in day school education for more than forty years, shares, in very clear and practical terms, his firsthand experience in the ‘Who,’ ‘What,’ and ‘How’ of creating a school culture that nurtures A+ human beings. The insights of Ron Wolfson, who has, over decades, focused on the importance of relationship building in every setting of Jewish engagement, add to an already compelling narrative, filled with real-life anecdotes. The lessons of this instructive and uplifting book can contribute to the success of any organization. An A+ read!”
“The best school culture is created intentionally, and so much of a school’s impact in the community is rooted in the culture we create. Dr. Powell, with his vast experience in Jewish day schools, explicitly names the aspects of culture to which a school leader must be attuned. By sharing his experiences at de Toledo High School, Dr. Powell— along with commentaries from Dr. Ron Wolfson—helps illustrate how people, values, and process bring this culture to life. This easy-to-digest book, full of wisdom and humor, is a must-read for all school leaders.”