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The American school superintendent : leading in an age of pressure /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Carter, Gene R., 1939-
Other Authors: Cunningham, William G.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [1997]
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Jossey-Bass education series.
Subjects:
School superintendents > United States.
Educational leadership > United States.
School management and organization > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Changing conditions and rising expectations
  • The superintendent's changing role
  • Negotiating community politics and controversy
  • Responding to reform goals and mandates
  • Doing more with less : the fiscal crunch
  • Resolving conflicts with boards
  • Coping with daily crises
  • The personal and professional toll
  • Building community alliances
  • Developing district capacity
  • Motivating systemic change
  • Creating innovative schools
  • Harnessing the benefits of technology
  • The superintendent of the future.