| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xxvi, 338 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Jossey-Bass education series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
The politics of coherence / Susan H. Fuhrman -- Policy and practice: the relations between governance and instruction / David K. Cohen, James P. Spillane -- The role of local school districts in instructional improvement / Richard F. Elmore -- Systemic educational policy: a conceptual framework / William H. Clune -- Student incentives and academic standards: independent schools as a coherent system / Arthur G. Powell -- New directions for early childhood care and education policy / W. Steven Barnett -- How the world of students and teachers challenges policy coherence / Milbrey W. McLaughlin, Joan E. Talbert -- Systemic reform and education opportunity / Jennifer A. O'Day, Marshall S. Smith -- Conclusion: can policy lead the way? / Susan H. Fuhrman. |
| Subject |
Education and state
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Education -- Aims and objectives.
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Public schools -- Aims and objectives.
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| Added Author |
Fuhrman, Susan.
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| ISBN |
1555425364 (acid-free, recycled paper) |
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