Reshaping the Principalship: Insights from Transformational Reform Efforts

by Karen Seashore Louis and Joseph F. Murphy

Book Overview

This volume examines how the work of principals is being reshaped by transformational reform measures, as well as how the principals themselves are shaping initiatives. The authors explore the challenges and possiblities for principals in restructuring schools, and analyze nine case studies which highlight the changing role of the principal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803960808
• ISBN13: 9780803960800
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Twelve well written chapters on transformational reform

I used this book for a graduate course on the urban principalship and liked it very much. It offered us ideas on how to think about the comlexities of schooling. Particularly good on decision making and the changing role of leadership.