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.