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Beck, Lynn G.; Murphy, Joseph – International Journal of Leadership in Education, 1999
Explores dynamics of parental involvement in one low-income, urban school struggling to improve student learning and to draw parents into all aspects of their children's education. Embracing a "family metaphor" helped participants overcome implementation barriers (overwhelming teacher expertise, culturally-based role expectations, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship
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Robertson, Jan M.; Webber, Charles F. – International Journal of Leadership in Education, 2000
Examines the Boundary Breaking Leadership Development model's applicability to a cross-cultural travel study program for Canada and New Zealand graduate students in two university educational-administration programs. Evidence found in students' journals, field notes, reflective commentaries, and survey data revealed substantial emotional learning…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Educational Administration, Emotional Experience, Foreign Countries