A Philadelphia Story: Civic Engagement and Ambitious Systemwide Reform.

Christman, Jolley Bruce

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ERIC Number: EJ677915

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2003

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A Philadelphia Story: Civic Engagement and Ambitious Systemwide Reform.

Christman, Jolley Bruce

Phi Delta Kappan, v85 n3 p215-24 Nov 2003

Drawing lessons from the rise and fall of Philadelphia's reform efforts offers the benefit of hindsight to other cities. The engagement of stakeholders from different sectors of the community is crucial to the success of a reform. (Contains 18 references.) (Author/MLF)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Citizen Participation, Community Action, Comprehensive School Reform, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, School Community Relationship, School Restructuring

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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