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Thomas, M. Donald – 1985
This paper contends that leadership at the state level can best improve schools through a leadership style that leads by example, by force of ideas, and by a devotion to fairness and justice. Responsibilities of state leaders include (1) reading and understanding the effective schools literature; (2) introducing school administrators to the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Responsibility
Download full textSanchez, Karen L. Van Til; Hall, Gayle C. – 1987
The process of selecting a chief state school officer (CSSO) can be a significant means of allocating policymaking power in state educational governance. This paper examines the role of the chief state school officer and explains how that role is influenced by the selection process. Four selection models are described, along with the advantages…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
