Sustainability Crisis: Time for Resolution

This article addresses the failure of sustainability of reform efforts in public school systems by reconceptualizing the perplexing notion of sustainability through a case study to discern the skill sets needed of principals to sustain reforms in urban settings. This study draws on perceptual data g...

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Published in:Educational leadership and administration 2005-10, Vol.17, p.33
Main Author: Garcia, Ray
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Achievement Gap
Education reform
Educational Change
Educational leadership
Longitudinal Studies
Public schools
School principals
School systems
Science Education
Urban areas
Urban Schools
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Summary:This article addresses the failure of sustainability of reform efforts in public school systems by reconceptualizing the perplexing notion of sustainability through a case study to discern the skill sets needed of principals to sustain reforms in urban settings. This study draws on perceptual data gathered from principals in 36 schools in one urban district. Findings show a difference in the ranking of skill sets among elementary, middle, and high school principals, suggesting the need for further investigation into the role of vertical continuity of leadership skill and its impact on sustainability. The article examines how leadership preparation programs can develop skill sets needed for leaders to sustain reforms in schools. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1064-4474