Schools as tribes: the power to transform - Artifacts, architecture, and routines: symbols of culture - History: the value of lore and tradition - Myth, vision, and values: discovering a school's highest calling - Stories and tales: passing along the vision - Rituals: embedding purpose and meaning - Ceremonies and traditions: culture in action - Conveyers of culture: positive and negative transmitters - Weaving the cultural tapestry: seven schools - Transforming toxic cultures: renewal strategies - Building trust: connecting to parents and communities - Strengthening culture: eight essential roles - Living with paradox: the bifocal principal - Achieving balance: meeting structural and cultural demands - Conclusion: opportunities for the future.