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Proposes an ethical framework for educators and school leaders who find their practice constrained by the demands of policies and structures created in response to accountability legislation.

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The Age of Teacher Shortages is a practical look at the reasons for teacher shortages in schools across America, and suggests solutions.

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Shows that faith-based schools and social agencies have been particularly effective, especially in meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. This work builds a comprehensive and persuasive case for faith-based organizations playing a far more active role in American schools and social agencies.

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Examines the deep roots of the American model of schooling to highlight the problems that stem from the clash of government and education.

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Examines the deep roots of the American model of schooling to highlight the problems that stem from the clash of government and education.

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This book is an extension of decade studies of the American school superintendent dating back to the 1920s.

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The 2020 AASA Decennial Study of the Superintendent is an extension of national decennial studies of the American school superintendent that began in 1923.

(Paperback, Second Edition)

Effective leadership reflects both art and science. Background, theory, and knowledge is the science. Appropriate and effective application is the art. Conceptual and practical, this concise, easy to understand book is an excellent resource. The intent of The Art and Science o...

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Effective leadership reflects both art and science. Background, theory, and knowledge is the science. Appropriate and effective application is the art. Conceptual and practical, this concise, easy to understand book is an excellent resource. The intent of The Art and Science o...

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The Art of Appraisal saves time and boosts performance with effective tools and a streamlined process. With detailed comments, an appraisal can correct weak habits, boost mid-level professionals, and launch excellent teachers into greatness, and allows administrators to reap the greatest benefits by creating clarity and efficiency in the process.

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The Art of Appraisal saves time and boosts performance with effective tools and a streamlined process. With detailed comments, an appraisal can correct weak habits, boost midlevel professionals, and launch excellent teachers into greatness, and allows administrators to reap the greatest benefits by creating clarity and efficiency in the process.

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The Board and Superintendent Handbook: Current Issues and Resources is a practical guide for both board members and superintendents. The book includes contributions from experienced and new superintendents and board members on a wide range of topics that boards and superintend...

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The Board and Superintendent Handbook: Current Issues and Resources is a practical guide for both board members and superintendents. The book includes contributions from experienced and new superintendents and board members on a wide range of topics that boards and superintend...

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This is a book for those who are committed to seeing all boys grow and thrive while avoiding what has been termed as toxic male culture.

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The Challenge for School Leaders identifies essential systems and their elements that enhance the school leaders knowledge and skill to continually improve the academic program through a faculty collaborative process.

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The Challenge for School Leaders identifies essential systems and their elements that enhance the school leaders knowledge and skill to continually improve the academic program through a faculty collaborative process.

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This book provides an enhanced understanding of the NCLB major features and suggests resources in the areas of: History of Accountability and Achievement; Adequate Yearly Progress; Highly-Qualified Teachers; Title I; Reading and Early Childhood; School Reform including Charters and Vouchers; Restructuring; School Finance; and High School Reform.

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The primary focus of the book is to emphasize the major changes in the leadership responsibilities of the school principal and to underscore the necessity for them to gain new knowledge and skills in order to direct their leadership toward meeting the new changes in school-com...

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The primary focus of the book is to emphasize the major changes in the leadership responsibilities of the school principal and to underscore the necessity for them to gain new knowledge and skills in order to direct their leadership toward meeting the new changes in school-com...

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In this haunting memoir, Douglas breaks the code of silence to reveal the emptiness and loneliness of living a life of privilege. Readers follow the author's parents, a politically ambitious charmer and his stylish wife, whose lives slide into a tailspin of tragedy, abuse, and wealth without value.

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The Classroom Library: A Catalyst for Literacy Instruction is a practical guide for organizing and using the classroom library to support literacy learning. Content includes both information for establishing and using the library, as well as stories from practicing teachers who have established a supportive classroom library.

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Each year, millions of American families struggle with the expense of higher education. For the past fifty years, the US government has helped students and families pay for college; but with the entire domestic policy agenda in flux, federal aid to education hangs in the balance. This book analyses government policies for helping students pay for education beyond high school.