Synopses & Reviews
During the last decade of the 20th century, the United States entered a new era of educational leadership. The seat of educational authority shifted from the district office to the individual school, from the principal-as-manager to the stakeholders: students, teachers, families, community members, school boards, politicians, and corporate and philanthropic foundations.
In Educational LeadershiP≪/I>, educator Pat Williams-Boyd traces these changes from their roots in the 19th century to the present day. She shows readers what leadership looks like when it is distributed throughout a community and explains how collaborative relationships can be forged. She also examines techniques for effective leadership during the hazardous process of school reform and presents a critical discussion of 20 leading school reform models.
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" … recommended for high school and undergraduate libraries supporting teacher preparation programs." - American Reference Books Annual
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An objective presentation of contrasting viewpoints regarding the history, ethical issues, leadership from inside and outside, dominant models, and roles of the stake-holders in educational leadership.
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The reference source on contemporary American education, with jargon-free analysis of controversial topics and on-going debates.
The little red schoolhouse is no more. Today, sophisticated educational methods and fractious debate reflect an educational system as big and diverse as America itself. Contemporary Education Issues provides the much-need perspective to make sense of an educational system as big and diverse and dynamic as America itself.
Tackling topics from teacher training to special education, the series covers classroom, courthouse, and Congress with balanced perspective and thorough, no-holds-barred analyses that make sense of American education from preschool to college.
No other reference set on the subject offers so much, whether for the student looking into a topic for the first time or the seasoned scholar looking for research resources.
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An objective discussion of educational leadership from both inside and outside the school system, focusing on ethical issues, dominant models, and today's unprecedented commitment to community involvement.
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• Defines the 21st century view of educational leadership, examines leader qualifications, and focuses on leaders ranging from students to school boards and legislators
• Spotlights the school as a community of leaders and learners and examines its values and beliefs
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• A detailed overview explains current concepts of educational leadership and their origins along with ethical issues and controversies
• A timeline charts the shifting perspectives on the "ownership" of education and community involvement