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Poverty, Privilege, and Political Dynamics within Rural School Reform: Unraveling Educational Leadership in the Invisible America
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Mette, Ian M.; Biddle, Catharine; Mackenzie, Sarah V.; Harris-Smedberg, Kathy – Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 2016
This case was written to help prepare teacher-leaders, principals, and central office administrators, particularly those in rural and economically marginalized settings, who are expected to lead teachers and stakeholders in their community through increasingly stressed economic conditions. The intent of the case study is for educators to examine…
Descriptors: Economic Climate, Advantaged, Whites, Middle Class
Using a Crisis to Redefine School Culture
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Huddleston, Lisa – Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 2014
This case involves a small town in the southwestern United States. Background descriptions of the community and school are provided, including historical and demographic information. As the community and school transition from a small ranching town into a bedroom community for the large city nearby, tensions related to race and wealth erupt in a…
Descriptors: School Culture, Definitions, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Community Characteristics
A Sampling of Ideas for Involving Schools in Community Revitalization.
McKnight, John L. – Equity and Choice, 1993
Provides some ideas for involving schools in community revitalization developed in a 1987 conference for 20 educators and community representatives of the Chicago (Illinois) Innovations Forum. Projects center on the following topics: (1) students and teachers; (2) teachers; (3) courses; (4) in-school venture; (5) facilities; and (6) purchasing.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Community Development, Cooperative Programs, Curriculum Development