School districts and instructional renewal

By Amy M. Hightower

Subjects: Circonscriptions scolaires, Schulbezirk, Enseignement, School districts, Educational change, Education, united states, Schulreform, Réforme

Description: Contrary to the widespread perception of school districts as rigid bureaucracies and obstacles to reform, this volume shows how school districts can and do make essential contributions to the renewal and enhancement of American education. In this unique and very timely volume, an authoritative group of contributors presents and analyzes emerging evidence on district policy and leadership.