The Administrative Control of Principals in Effective School Districts.

Murphy, Joseph; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ371957

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The Administrative Control of Principals in Effective School Districts.

Murphy, Joseph; And Others

Journal of Educational Administration, v25 n2 p161-92 Sum 1987

Investigates the nature of administrative control in 12 instructionally effective school districts in California. Nine control functions are assumed to affect student outcomes by influencing curriculum and instruction. Findings from interviews with superintendents revealed more district-level control of principal behavior and site activity than anticipated. (TE)

Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrator Role, Centralization, Elementary Secondary Education, School Administration, School Districts, School Effectiveness, Superintendents

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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