From school improvement to sustained capacity

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Lynn G. Beck, Joseph Murphy

"In Ethics in Educational Leadership Programs, Lynn Beck and Joseph Murphy examine the educational administration programs of 42 universities regarding their policies on ethical concerns for administrators." "The authors open with a discussion of the different philosophies of moral leadership, followed by a historical overview of research and of the ebb and flow of past interest in ethics in administration. Beck and Murphy then select 13 of the 42 universities and present an in-depth evaluation of their survey findings, describing and comparing the goals and objectives, themes, activities, and philosophies of the courses taught." "Ethics in Educational Leadership Programs is a unique book that argues resolutely for inquiry and for the acceptance of scientific approaches to the study of ethical issues in educational administration."--BOOK JACKET.

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Terrence E. Deal, Kent D. Peterson

Explores the importance of school culture and the symbolic roles of leaders in shaping cultural patterns and practices in school communities; and presents numerous examples that demonstrate how culture influences school functioning.

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Dale L. Brubaker and Misti Williams

This book provides step-by-step, concrete advice for aspiring school administrators as they strive to achieve principal certification. Each chapter's snapshots illustrate key challenges that face principal candidates. The last third of the book includes exercises that help candidates and mentors, as well as colleagues, move through the program. Written in an easy-to-read manner, the book invites continued conversation. --Publisher description.

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Colin Latchem & Donald E. Hanna

Critically examines global developments and trends in open and flexible education and training; the changes, challenges and choices confronting all educators and trainers, the development of an entrepreneurial culture and the process of organizational change and of successful leadership.