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Publication Date: 2011-Dec
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Beliefs and Effective Practices of Successful Principals in High Schools with a Hispanic Population of at Least 30%
Gerhart, Linda Gray; Harris, Sandra; Mixon, Jason
NASSP Bulletin, v95 n4 p266-280 Dec 2011
The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the effective beliefs and practices of successful principals at high schools with a Hispanic population of at least 30%. Eight purposefully selected high school principals participated in the study. Findings emphasized that successful principals are passionate in their commitment to support all students, maintain an atmosphere where high standards and expectations are commonplace, find time to build effective relationships, recognize when change is necessary, and use effective change processes.
Descriptors: High Schools, Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Hispanic American Students, Administrator Effectiveness, Standards, Expectation, Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Parent Participation, Tutoring, Discipline, Socioeconomic Status, Cultural Awareness, Student Diversity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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