Case Studies of the Superintendency

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Preparing school administrators for the challenges they will face requires materials well-informed about the nuts and bolts of education in real life. Only a richly detailed case study book like Short and Scribner's will provide them with the opportunity to analyze current issues. Each narrative chapter concludes with application questions and a list of references. The authors, some of the most respected American scholars on the superintendency have compiled cases grounded in research and reality. They explore topics such as the politics of education, the debate over merit pay, women in the superintendency, and the role of the superintendent as an instructor.

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Case studies collected here...give aspiring and practicing administrators insight on effective school leadership. Cases are in-depth and varied in their approach and focus, delving into an array of political, economic, and social issues facing school superintendents. * Book News, Inc. *
Rich in detail, the cases outline the complexity of seemingly simple issues, zeroing in on clarifying the superintendent's highest priorities and most critical responsibilities...Aspiring superintendents will benefit from reading and discussing the cases...However, the greatest value may be for practicing superintendents who could bring their own experience to bear on the cases. * School Administrator *

Author Bio

Paula M. Short, is former Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Missouri System. Jay Paredes Scribner,, is Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-Columbia.