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Eight superintendents in the California state public school system talk about the day-to-day activity of their work in storytelling voice that they hope will be helpful to others in their position across the US. They point out that none of them set out to acquire that job. Each account is summarized with a list of lessons learned. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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There are over 15,000 superintendents leading school districts across the United States today. Yet, despite the high visibility and prestige of the position, what superintendents actually do, on a day-to-day basis, remains mysterious to the layman and even to those in the profession. This book, authored by eight California superintendents, is a narrative telling their stories_from the professional side as well as the personal. It traces their beginnings as teachers, follows their moves into administration, and looks at the skills that they use to communicate, analyze, and succeed.
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