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Sirois, Herman A.; Smith, Ronald – Journal of the New York State School Boards Association, 1989
Reports how the prolonged 1978 Levittown (New York) teachers strike initially depleted resources and created problems but proved to be the impetus for development of an effective school system. Reviews sources of conflict that led to the strike, reactions of community and teachers, and reforms focused on teacher empowerment. (FMW)
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational Improvement
