Sorting Out a Sense of Place: School and School Board Relationships in the Midst of School-Based Decision Making.

Opfer, V. Darleen; Denmark, Vicki

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ERIC Number: EJ654789

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Publication Date: 2001

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Sorting Out a Sense of Place: School and School Board Relationships in the Midst of School-Based Decision Making.

Opfer, V. Darleen; Denmark, Vicki

Peabody Journal of Education, v76 n2 p101-18 2001

Investigated the relationship between school communities and school boards, noting the role of school-based decision making. Interviews with principals and school board members indicated that there was significant role conflict and instability. Principals of school-based managed school straddled two roles. Differing perceptions of community control and school- based decision making were evident. (SM)

Descriptors: Boards of Education, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, School Based Management, School Community Relationship, Superintendents

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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