Leading schools in an era of declining resources
"Every day, school leaders across the country are having to make difficult decisions in this economically demanding environment. If you are a leader facing this challenge in your own school or district, this is the book you need! Experienced educators Johnston and Williamson offer practical adv...
| Main Author: | Johnston, J. Howard. |
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| Other Authors: | Williamson, Ronald D. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Routledge,
2014.
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| Physical Description: |
xv, 181 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series: |
Eye on Education book.
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| Summary: |
"Every day, school leaders across the country are having to make difficult decisions in this economically demanding environment. If you are a leader facing this challenge in your own school or district, this is the book you need! Experienced educators Johnston and Williamson offer practical advice to help you tackle a variety of tough issues, including staff reductions and program termination. You'll learn how to: Wring every bit of performance out of every available dollarPlan innovations and evaluate their effectivenessEngage faculty and the communityStreamline operations using digital technology and social mediaUse four strategies--reduce, refine, restructure, and regenerate--to make your school more efficient and effectiveEach chapter is filled with tips, tools, exercises, and mini-cases to help you apply these ideas to your own situation. You'll gain the confidence and knowledge to manage your budget while ensuring your students get the full benefit of a quality education. "-- |
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| Item Description: |
"Every day, school leaders across the country are having to make difficult decisions in this economically demanding environment. If you are a leader facing this challenge in your own school or district, this is the book you need! Experienced educators Johnston and Williamson offer practical advice to help you tackle a variety of tough issues, including staff reductions and program termination. You'll learn how to: Wring every bit of performance out of every available dollarPlan innovations and evaluate their effectivenessEngage faculty and the communityStreamline operations using digital technology and social mediaUse four strategies--reduce, refine, restructure, and regenerate--to make your school more efficient and effectiveEach chapter is filled with tips, tools, exercises, and mini-cases to help you apply these ideas to your own situation. You'll gain the confidence and knowledge to manage your budget while ensuring your students get the full benefit of a quality education. "-- Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references. Good news, bad news: introducing the landscape of the new normal -- Critical role of leadership in the new normal environment -- Leadership competencies and skills for the new normal environment -- Changing leader roles -- Reduce the budget -- Refine school practices and stretch the school dollar -- Reprioritize school goals and functions -- Regenerate with partnerships and sponsorships -- Regenerate with fees, grants, contracts, and entrepreneurial activity -- Leadership tools and strategies -- Technology tools. |
| Physical Description: |
xv, 181 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9780415734820 0415734827 9780415734813 0415734819 |