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Direct linkGraves, Bill – School Administrator, 2011
A story about superintendents hired to manage two districts finds they exercise good organizational skills--and a lot of hustle--to succeed in this unique role. They don't discount the downsides and do question the money savings involved. Superintendents doing double duty is nothing new, particularly among the hundreds of small districts scattered…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Accountability, Superintendents, Administrator Role
Clark, Ann B. – School Administrator, 2012
Business and industry leaders do not flinch at the idea of placing top talent in struggling departments and divisions. This is not always the case in public education. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools made a bold statement to its community in its strategic plan by identifying two key reform levers--(1) an effective principal leading each school;…
Descriptors: School Personnel, Strategic Planning, Public Education, School Districts
Ingwerson, Donald W. – School Administrator, 1990
The superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (Kentucky) describes an administrative restructuring process that removed layers of bureaucracy and dramatically improved principals' and teachers' shared decision-making opportunities and increased their enthusiasm and commitment. The key is willingness to take risks and remaining open to new…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Participative Decision Making
Schattman, Richard; Benay, Jeff – School Administrator, 1992
Special education reform has targeted placement of children with disabilities. Terms such as "mainstreaming,""least restrictive environment," and "full inclusion" describe various reform stages. This article briefly reviews the history of special education reform, discusses current ideas related to best practice, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, History
Genck, Fredric H. – School Administrator, 1984
This article summarizes the School Management Model discussed in the author's book, "Improving School Performance." Effective communication, staff evaluation, and performance information are presented as keys to building teamwork and upgrading performance. Teacher merit pay is analyzed in light of the model. (MJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Role, Educational Administration
