This book is about changing curriculum to align with school's goals for culture change. Original stories about subjects such as vengeance, prejudice and self-respect provide entry points into ideas for prioritizing group learning, demonstrating the linkages between personal and social concerns and making clear how all actions have consequences.

Preface Introduction How Can You Use This Book Stories, Thoughts and Curriculum/Pedagogical Suggestions Chapter One: The Bridge under the Highway Overpass; Connecting Neighborhoods and People Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; American and Global History, Science, and Media Literacy Chapter Two: Palisades Park and the Roller Coaster Ride of Having Pride in One's Heritage Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Immigrant History, Civil Rights, Global History, World Literature, and Bio-Diversity Chapter Three: The Storyteller's Vest Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Literacy Chapter Four: Vengeance Highway; A Fast Road to Trouble Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Social Studies and Global Studies Chapter Five: A Neighbor's Secret Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; US and Global History, Holocaust Studies, Civil Rights Chapter Six: A New Student Stops Our World Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; English and Geography Chapter Seven: Two Stubborn College Kids (Based on an Appalachian Folktale) Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Mythology Chapter Eight: The King and the Spider Caught in Their Traps Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; Diplomacy and Military History, History of Anti-War Movements Chapter Nine: The World's Fair and How Joel Learned the World Wasn't Fair Questions for Students Thoughts for Students Thoughts for Teachers Curriculum and Pedagogical Suggestions; History, Service Learning, Philosophy, and Economics Conclusion Conclusion for Students Conclusion for Teachers A Bonus Story for Completing This Book... for Students and Teachers!

Holistic Approach for School Based Culture Change:  Character Education for Ages 13-15 uses stories to engage students on a variety of issues such a stereotyping that can lead to bullying.  The stories include questions for students to consider along with  suggestions for teachers on how they can stimulate further discussion and inquiry.  I believe teachers will find this book very helpful in engaging students  to discuss and reflect on important issues in their lives.