School Leadership for Authentic Family and Community Partnerships: Research Perspectives for Transforming Practice

by Susan Auerbach

Book Overview

School leaders are increasingly called upon to pursue meaningful partnerships with families and community groups, yet many leaders are unprepared to meet the challenges of partnerships, to cross cultural boundaries, or to be accountable to the community. Alliances are needed among educators, families, and community groups that value relationship building, dialogue, and power-sharing as part of socially just, democratic schools. This book brings...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041589395X
• ISBN13: 9780415893954
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"