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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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Leadership Coaching: Building the Capacity of Urban Principals in Underperforming Schools
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Warren, Susan R.; Kelsen, Virginia E. – Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 2013
This investigation assesses the effects of leadership coaching on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of urban public school administrators in P-12 underperforming schools. The study specifically examines leadership, management, and student achievement growth during the time of coaching. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, three domains were…
Descriptors: Leadership, Coaching (Performance), Principals, Urban Schools
What Makes a Teacher Outstanding?: A Contrast of Teachers' and African American High School Students' Perspectives
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Thompson, Gail L.; Warren, Susan R.; Foy, Tami; Dickerson, Carol – Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 2008
This study contrasted the perspectives of 101 K-12 public school teachers and 271 African American high school seniors regarding the characteristics of outstanding teachers. Data from surveys were analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistics. The results revealed six qualities that both teachers and students agree are characteristics of…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Characteristics, African American Students, High School Seniors