{"product_id":"the-american-school-superintendent-9780787907990","title":"The American School Superintendent","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis study of the ever-mounting pressure on the American school superintendent proposes changes in the way the role of the superintendent is conceived, and suggests strategies for easing the burdens of the job. It also offers guidance on working with boards and diffusing crises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If every school board member and every superintAndent read The American SuperintAndent, we'd be a long way toward building the team structure we need to guide American schools.\" --Anne L. Bryant, executive director, National School Boards Association\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"While acknowledging the difficult genesis and turbulent, current condition of the American school superintAndency, Carter and Cunningham refuse to accept the victim status so easily thrust upon those in positions of public leadership. Instead they offer a detailed road map for the type of visionary leadership needed to transform our nation's public schools. Thanks for the addition to my course material.\" --Robert S. Peterkin, director, Urban SuperintAndents Program, and Francis Keppel Senior Lecturer on Educational Policy and Administration, Harvard University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"In this rich resource for aspirants to the superintAndency, Carter and Cunningham deftly mix reform ideas, research literature, and the wisdom of leading practitioners. Engaging and profitable reading for school board members and the public, who could use the book's lessons to develop coherent expectations for the job.\" --Arthur E. Wise, president, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This is one of those rare books on the superintAndency that breathes life and passion into the leadership role through the voices of practicing superintAndents. It portrays both the complexity and opportunity inherent in the superintAndency through a comprehensive examination of both historical and current issues in practice. You cannot put this book down!\" --Paula M. Short, president, University Council of Educational Administrators, and department chair, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE SUPERINTANDENCY IN QUESTION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Changing Conditions and Rising Expectations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The SuperintAndent's Changing Role.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHALLENGES AND DILEMMAS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Negotiating Community Politics and Controversy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Responding to Reform Goals and Mandates.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Doing More With Less--The Fiscal Crunch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resolving Conflicts With Boards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Coping With Daily Crises.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Personal and Professional Toll.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RESPONSES AND REMEDIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Community Alliances.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing District Capacity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Motivating Systemic Change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e NEW DIRECTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating Innovative Schools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Harnessing the Benefits of Technology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The SuperintAndency of the Future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vision and Responsibility for a Better America.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405026435415,"sku":"9780787907990","price":40.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787907990.jpg?v=1730488407","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-american-school-superintendent-9780787907990","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}