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Peer reviewedHosman, Carol Merz – Urban Education, 1990
Describes a case study of a rural school district in which conflicting superintendent, school board, and community values led to the superintendent's dismissal, which led to the defeat of the board members. Analyzes the course of events in terms of the dissatisfaction theory of democracy. (FMW)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Case Studies, Community Support, Politics of Education
