Educational Governance and Administration
Educational Governance and Administration by Thomas J. Sergiovanni, published by Allyn and Bacon in 2003, offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges faced by school administrators. This subsequent edition spans 394 pages and is presented in English. The text adopts a problem-solving approach, focusing on school governance and administration while providing a historical perspective on the evolving nature of educational leadership.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of contemporary issues in school leadership, including special education services and the implications of political constraints and federal and state standards. The book emphasizes the role of school administrators as instructional leaders and addresses significant topics such as school financing, equity, and the latest standards for preparing educational leaders. Additionally, it highlights the importance of cultural and diversity perspectives in the development of educational institutions, making it a relevant resource for those involved in educational administration and leadership.
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This text takes a problem-solving approach to real issues administrators face, emphasizing school governance and administration. Grounded in a historical perspective, the nature of administration in today’s schools environment is examined is examined with a critical eye, providing readers with a realistic view of the promises and pitfalls of professionalism in administration. This text provides a balanced overview of the development of educational administration, taking into account the roles of teachers, students, principals and superintendents.
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- Addresses current concerns in school leadership such as special education services, political constraints and federal and state standards.
- Focus on the school administrator’s role as an instructional leader and leader of leaders (Ch. 8-10) is congruent with current research and best practice. These chapters address how the roles of principals and superintendents have evolved.
- Greater emphasis on school financing issues including vouchers and equity addresses a topic of concern for many leaders.
- Provides the latest standards for preparing superintendents and principals as issued by the Educational Leadership Constituency Council and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration.
- Completely updated and expanded legal treatment highlights the philosophical basis for legal knowledge about schools and emphasizes current decisions and dilemmas.
- Greater emphasis on cultural and diversity perspectives in the development of schools.
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