ERIC Number: EJ989421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1555-4589
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Principal Pressure in the Middle of Accountability
Derrington, Mary Lynne; Larsen, Donald E.
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, v15 n4 p65-75 Dec 2012
When a new superintendent is hired, Tom Thompson, middle school principal, is squeezed between complying with the demands of the district and cultivating a positive culture in his school. He wrestles with the stress of facing tough leadership choices that take a toll on his physical and mental health. Tom realizes that a career-ending move might result from a miscalculation of available options. This case discusses the role of the principal in the district hierarchy, the impact on school staff resulting from punitive district personnel policies, the development of relationships with a new supervisor, and the ethics of test administration underlying administrative decision making.
Descriptors: Principals, Middle Schools, School Culture, Accountability, Superintendents, Administrator Role, Administrative Organization, School Districts, Teacher Evaluation, Scores, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Leadership, Middle Management, Ethics, Educational Policy, Politics of Education, Central Office Administrators
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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