Observations on Building Public Confidence in Education.

Achilles, C. M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1989

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Observations on Building Public Confidence in Education.

Achilles, C. M.; And Others

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v11 n3 p275-83 Fall 1989

Conceptual bases for school/community relations are discussed. Using data from a national study, techniques used by administrators at 181 "high-confidence" schools to obtain and hold the public's confidence in their schools are described. These administrators generally act in ways contrary to suggestions found in the literature. (TJH)

Descriptors: Administrators, Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys, Public Opinion, School Attitudes, School Community Relationship, School Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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