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An anthology of articles, reports, and book excerpts defining the field of educational leadership, featuring 24 chapters in five areas of management and organizational behavior, superintendents and other leaders, gender and race issues, moral leadership and building community, and shared leadership between educators. Topics include standards for school leaders, gender and supervision, building a community of virtue, school reform, and leading a school system through change. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Filled with critical insights from best-selling authors and expert practitioners, this unique anthology presents important articles, seminal reports, and book excerpts defining the field of educational leadership today. This comprehensive reader features twenty-four chapters in five primary areas of educational research and concern:Leadership, management, and organizational behaviorPrincipals, superintendents, and other leadersDiversity, including gender and race issuesMoral leadership and building communityShared leadership between educatorsBoth policy and practice are the focus of this rich and varied volume. The authors base their findings on real-world experience and leading-edge research--sharing practical lessons and strategies for the school or classroom. From the scholar to the practitioner, The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership is a powerhouse of valuable information.
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