How can we provide all our students with a first-class education with all the obstacles and challenges faced by today's schools? Based on his exeriences growing up in the Mississippi Delta during the era of segregation, Clifton Taulbert shares time-honored principles that can transform the lives of the teachers, students, administrators, and staff within the school. Through moving and inspirational stories, Taulbert explains the Eight Habits-nurturing attitude, dependability, responsibility, friendship, brotherhood, high expectations, courage, and hope, and how educators can implement them into their own lives and the life of their school. This reader-friendly guide empowers educators with; real-life examples of educators successfully implementing the Eight Habits of the Heart; intentional strategies and application sections to apply each habit in your classroom and school; insightful reflective questions and personal assessments. Eight Habits of the Heart for Educators is a wonderful resource for principals, teacher leaders, professional developers, and study groups.