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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Changing Leadership Paradigms and Practices of Doctoral Students
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Harris, Sandra L. – AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2006
In 1987, the National Commission on Excellence in Educational Administration concluded that educational leadership preparation programs in the United States were marked by a "lack of collaboration between school districts and universities and lack of modern content." Echoing this concern, scholars have argued for a programmatic change that…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Doctoral Programs, Theory Practice Relationship, Educational Administration
Best Practices of Award-Winning Public School Principals: Implications for University Preparation Programs
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Harris, Sandra L. – AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2006
There is no doubt that quality administrator preparation is critical because research has documented that successful school leaders have a strong influence on student achievement as they set direction, support and develop effective teachers, and as they implement effective organizational processes. Yet, it seems that every day the media reports…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Administrator Education, Public Schools, Recognition (Achievement)