The principal's office : a social history of the American school principal /
Kate Rousmaniere.
- 1 online resource (209 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preceptors, head teachers, and principal teachers: school leadership through the late 19th century -- The making of the principal's office: 1890-1940 -- Outside the principal's office: principals, democratic leadership, and community change -- Cracks in the system: school leadership, 1945-1980 -- Bearing the burden: the school principal and civil rights -- Instructional leaders in high stakes schools -- Conclusion: In the principal's office.
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School principals--History.--United States Educational leadership--United States.