I would like to critically discuss the statement by Williamson & Blackburn (2009) that “A cultural audit can help educational leaders assess the existing culture and develop a shared commitment to high-quality educational experience for every student/person” (p.62). Firstly I will talk about the importance of conducting cultural audits in schools. Secondly, I will discuss different methods that can be used to assess culture. Finally I will talk about the importance that culture plays in providing high-quality educational experiences for students. Blackburn and Williamson (2009) state that “culture reflects the complex set of values, traditions, assumptions, and patterns of behavior that are present in a school” (p.60). Cultural audits are an effective tool to measure the quality of the school environment. Nelson et al. (2008) discuss how cultural audit data is able to comprehensively provide advice and guidance on what is working well within a ...