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Lessons learned: leading collaborative reform.
Abstract
This article describes the evolution of the professional cultures of two urban high schools as collaborative reforms are undertaken. Both schools experience remarkable similarities in the challenges faced and the ultimate paths to effective implementation. Characteristics of successful leadership practices are identified, as well as administrative tensions brought on by the changes in the professional leadership culture at the schools.
Introduction
This article describes how the teaching and learning climate in two urban high schools evolved from relative hopelessness to ones of hopefulness, through reforms that foster collaborative ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Lessons learned: leading collaborative reform.