{"product_id":"from-the-ground-up-by-steven-cook-9781760644062","title":"From the Ground Up","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking Albert Park College from forced closure to Australia's School of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Albert Park College, a public secondary school in inner-city Melbourne, was closed after a dramatic loss in confidence caused enrolments to plummet. Devastated yet determined, parents rallied and convinced the education department to give the school a second chance. The old buildings were bulldozed, and a new school began to take shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, experienced public school educator Steven Cook was in search of a fresh start. He took on the job as principal of the new college, moved into the local area, became part of the community, and got to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, Albert Park College was voted Australian School of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFrom the Ground Up\u003c\/em\u003e, Steven Cook reveals how a thriving new college was created where the previous one had failed, and what it takes to create a successful public school. He reflects on his career as an educator and demonstrates how to rebuild and renew our public schools to give our young people and our nation a great future. This is an inspiring story of how learning from our mistakes can result in our greatest achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354773147884,"sku":"9781760644062","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23827563482814.jpg?v=1744288655","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/from-the-ground-up-by-steven-cook-9781760644062","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}