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Provides a rare opportunity tget inside the heads of the best superintendents in the country Harris book captures essential craft knowledge that every superintendent needs tsucceed in the job —Robert S McCord, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Nevada, Las Vegas An excellent book for experienced and new superintendents I kept coming across little nuggets and big ideas that I couldnt wait timplement immediately —Janie L Nusser, Superintendent South Seneca Central School District, NY In todays challenging educational environment, superintendents need proven strategies that will help them lead their schools and districts successfully This topical resource offers a collection of proven best practices from award-winning superintendents Representing school districts with diverse populations, school sizes, and communities, 22 current and former superintendents from around the country detail in their own words the practices that have been central ttheir professional and districtwide success Readers can learn from the wisdom and experience of these outstanding leaders on topics such as: - Transformational leadership that provides direction for the district - Community building, outreach, and effective partnerships - Responding tchanging times, changing standards, and student needs - Developing strategies for overcoming barriers teffective reform Learning From the Best is a valuable resource for new and experienced superintendents seeking tsteer their districts through todays most pressing educational issues
