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Author:
Yisrael, Sean B.
Title:
The hard truth : problems and issues in urban school reform / Sean B. Yisrael.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Education,
Copyright Date:
c2012
Description:
xii, 91 p. ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Urban schools--United States.
School improvement programs--United States.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The leadership void in today's urban schools -- Conflict and friction -- Individual entrapments -- Learn the school's culture (before trying to improve it) -- Irate parents -- Troublemakers on the staff -- Stagnation and inefficiency -- Disruptive students -- Academic instruction -- Standardized testing -- Central office staff -- The school's budget -- Social media -- Practice self-reflection.
ISBN:
1475800045 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781475800043 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1475800037 (cloth : alk. paper)
9781475800036 (cloth : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)781677416
LCCN:
2012010446
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
KZPA953 -- Thompson Public Library (Thompson)

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