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Smith, Joanna; Thier, Michael – NASSP Bulletin, 2017
The implementation of the Common Core State Standards has posed a number of challenges for school leaders. This study applies a policy implementation conceptual framework to analyze data gathered from 46 interviews in six states. Findings suggest the existence of multiple barriers to Common Core State Standards implementation. To promote…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Program Implementation, Barriers, Educational Change
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Firestone, William A.; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1990
In 1986 the Center for Policy Research in Education began a five-year study of state educational reform implementations and effects in six states (California, Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, Florida, and Georgia) chosen for their diverse approaches. Most efforts (not all successful) concentrated on increased academics, teacher professionalism, and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation
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Fisher, Scott – NASSP Bulletin, 1994
To increase parental involvement, Mount Carmel High School (Poway, California) has adopted strategic-planning change model. Successful strategic plans are connected to school mission and core values, gain staff support, remain open to input from all parties, build trust and rapport among participants, ensure open communication with stakeholders,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Guidelines, High Schools, Parent Participation