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Peer reviewedPerry, Constance M.; Perry, Thomas H. – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
Based on data from three successive surveys, this article examines whether principals of small secondary schools perceive their roles differently differ from those administering larger schools. Although results are inconclusive, a significant decrease was reported in the number of principals reporting major scheduling problems, reliance on fund…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Instructional Leadership, Principals, Role Perception
Peer reviewedDorrell, Larry D.; Lawson, Lonnie – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
A survey of 77 Missouri high school principals revealed a traditional view of the school librarian as one who purchases, processes, and circulates books and provides occasional reference services. Skills indicating involvement with the instructional process rated average in importance. Principals did not view library media specialists as teachers.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, High Schools, Librarians, Media Specialists
Peer reviewedMackler, Jill – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
A study of 20 Vermont secondary principals and ex-principals examined what induced some to stay and many others to leave the profession. There are four significant issues: role definition; shifting power and authority; work relationships; and respect, recognition, and rewards. Survivors manage to maintain perspective, detach themselves, and escape…
Descriptors: Coping, Guidelines, Interviews, Loneliness
