Leading schools in an era of declining resources /
Every day, school leaders across the country are having to make difficult decisions in this economically demanding environment. If you are a leader facing this challenge in your own school or district, this is the book you need! Experienced educators Johnston and Williamson offer practical advice to...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Routledge,
2014.
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| Series: | Eye on Education book.
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| Summary: | Every day, school leaders across the country are having to make difficult decisions in this economically demanding environment. If you are a leader facing this challenge in your own school or district, this is the book you need! Experienced educators Johnston and Williamson offer practical advice to help you tackle a variety of tough issues, including staff reductions and program termination. You'll learn how to wring every bit of performance out of every available dollar, plan innovations and evaluate their effectiveness, engage faculty and the community and streamline operations using digital technology and social media. Use four strategies, reduce, refine, restructure and regenerate, to make your school more efficient and effective. Each chapter is filled with tips, tools, exercises and mini-cases to help you apply these ideas to your own situation. You'll gain the confidence and knowledge to manage your budget while ensuring your students get the full benefit of a quality education. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 181 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-181). |
| ISBN: | 9780415734820 (hardback) 0415734827 (hardback) 9780415734813 (paperback) 0415734819 (paperback) |