The Effect of Principals on the Instructional Performance of Schools.

Ogawa, Rodney T.; Hart, Ann Weaver

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ERIC Number: EJ337414

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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The Effect of Principals on the Instructional Performance of Schools.

Ogawa, Rodney T.; Hart, Ann Weaver

Journal of Educational Administration, v23 n1 p59-72 Win 1985

A sample of elementary and high schools was investigated to determine principals' influence on student achievement test scores. Analysis of variance estimated principals' effects while controlling for environmental and organizational factors. Findings indicate that principals exert a small but important influence on school performance. (TE)

Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Administrator Role, Analysis of Variance, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Qualities, Organizational Communication, Principals, School Effectiveness, School Supervision, Teacher Administrator Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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