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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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Marcos, Teri; Witmer, Matt; Foland, Ron; Vouga, Robert; Wise, Donald – Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 2011
Purposively selected urban California superintendents and assistant superintendents participated in surveys and interviews which examined their views about the impact California university Tier I school leadership preparation programs have on overall preparedness for the position, effectiveness of job performance, longevity, transference of skills…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Job Performance, School Administration, Instructional Leadership
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Marcos, Teri – Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 2008
The purpose of this study was to examine urban teachers' identified strengths in varied cognitive, affective, and psychological capacities, and their impact on self-efficacy and teacher practices. Clifton and Anderson in the Gallup Organization's Strengths Quest (2004) presented compelling evidence suggesting a mind-set of "what's right with me"…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Urban Teaching, Teacher Attitudes, Self Evaluation (Individuals)