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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Public Values and School Policy:
The Roots of Conflict
Introduction
Demands, Constraints, and Choices
Defining the Context
Policy Instruments and Their Impact on Reform
Public Values and School Policy
Competing Values and Images of Schooling
A Value-Added Approach to Equity and Excellence
The No Child Left Behind Act
Conclusion
References
2 Issues Shaping School Policy and Administration
School Autonomy and Governmental control
Standards and Accountability
Local Autonomy
Balancing Democratic and Professional Authority
School Choice
Maintaining Public Confidence
Managing Public Confidence
Appendix 2.1 Layered Standards
A Final Word
References
3 Educational Administration
An Overview
Policy and Policy in Use
Administration Defined
Critical Responsibilities of Administrators
Evaluating Administrators
Dimensions and Measures of School Effectiveness
Critical Administrative Process
The Privacy of the Educational Leadership Role
Qualitative Aspects of Leadership
Indirect Versus Direct Instructional Leadership
Conclusion
References
4 Educational Administration as an Emerging Profession
Some Background
The Changing Focus
A Standard-Based Approach
Other Views of Administrator Preparation
Appendix 4.1 New Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership
References
5 The Development of Thought in Educational Administration
Models of Administrative Practice
Educational Evangelists Versus Professional Managers
Major Stands of Thought in Administration
Educational Administration as an Applied Science
A Reflective-Practice Persepective
Educational Administration as a Moral Craft
References
6 Administrative Work, Roles, and Tasks
Work-Activity Research
Variations in Administrator’s Work
The Eight Basic Competencies
References
7 Students
Introduction
Demographics
Role of Student
The Powerful Influence of Peer Culture
References
8 Teacher
Introduction
Two Conceptions of Role
Three Core Elements of the Role: Instruction, Management, and Politics
Three Unique 21st Century Challenge
The Workplace for Teachers
Teacher Preparation
Conclusion
References
9 Principals
History of the Role
Who Are Principals Today
How Principals See Their Jobs
The Role Today
The Role in the Future
Preparation of School Leaders
References
10 Superintendents
Introduction
History and Evolution of the Role
What is the Superintendent’s Job?
Who Superintendents Are Today
How Superintendents See Their Jobs
Leadership Challenges
Conclusion
References
11 School as Political System
The Myth That Politics and Education Do Not Mix
System Shock
Decisional Power
Politics, Governance, and Policy
The Stage Model of Policy Making
A Look Ahead
Summary
References
12 The Local System of Policymaking
Overview of Local Education Governance
Special Issues in Local Politics and Policymaking
Have School Boards Outlived Their Usefulness?
Micro-politics Within Schools
Summary
References
13 The State Level of Policymaking
Overview of State Education Governance
Special Issues in State Politics and Policymaking
Summary
References
14 The Federal Level of Policymaking
Overview of Federal Education Governance
A History of Federal Involvement in Education
The Impact of Federal Involvement on Politics
No Child Left Behind
Summary
References
15 The Legal Foundation for Public Education: An Overview
Constitutional Provisions
Statutory Provisions
Administrative Rules and Regulations
Contractual Provisions
Judicial Role
Preventive Law
References
16 Leading Public Schools: Legal Considerations
Legal Principles
Selected Substantive Aspects of the Law
Religious Activities and Observances in Public Schools
Legal Liability for Impairments of Federally Protected Rights
Judicial References
References
17 School Finance
Revenue Generation
Distribution of School Revenues
Market-Driven Delivery Systems
Constitutional Challenges to State School Finance Systems
Adequately Financing Schools in an Era of Accountability
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