Improving the Urban High School: What Works and why
- ISBN-10
- 080773022X
- ISBN-13
- 9780807730225
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 340
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- George Scheer & Associates
- Authors
- Karen Seashore Louis, Matthew B. Miles
Description
This research-based book provides clear information about what urban high schools in the US are now doing to improve in light of recent school reform reports. The main theme is the need for school-based leadership and management. An overview of current programmes and problems is also included.
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