Keepers of the flame : contemporary urban superintendents

Author(s)

• Kowalski, Theodore J.

Bibliographic Information

Keepers of the flame : contemporary urban superintendents

Theodore J. Kowalski

Corwin Press, c1995

• pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-185) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A wealth of qualitative data concerning urban districts and their school superintendents in the United States is contained in this book. Theodore J Kowalski examines the lives of 17 urban school superintendents focusing on their problems and aspirations. Of particular significance is the discussion of how factors such as community environment, organizational change and culture, and the person in the job combine to influence decision-making and administrative behaviour.

Table of Contents

People in the Job Today How the Job Evolved A Look at Job Conditions School Boards Partners or Adversaries? Politics The Center of Activity Decision-Making Influences Problems Seen by Superintendents Work Lives of Urban Superintendents Rewards and Frustrations Career Effects on Personal Life and Commitment to the Job Thoughts on School Reform and Busing The Present and Future Challenges Ahead

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA25446659
• ISBN:
  • 0803962185
  • 0803962193
• LCCN: 95002534
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 192 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB2831.73
  • DC20 : 371.2/011/0973
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : School superintendents -- United States
  • LCSH : Education, Urban -- United States -- Administration
  • LCSH : School management and organization -- United States