Educational Governance and Administration

by Thomas J. Sergiovanni, Paul Kelleher, Martha McCarthy

Educational Governance and Administation, 6/e takes a problem-solving approach to the real issues that administrators face. The sixth edition of Educational Governance and Administration provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to school finance issues and schools as political systems. Its case-based approach , descriptive studies of how schools work , and a broad look at the historical, political, social contexts that make up this area of study make this book a valuable tool for every aspiring educator, policymaker, and citizen looking for an overview of the current American educational system. Educational Governance and Administration examines administrative practices with a critical eye and provides a balanced overview of the development of educational administration, taking into account the roles of teachers, students, principals and superintendents. Examining the expanding role of the government in education and leadership, how schools work as political systems, and how administrators balance local, state and federal influences, the extensively revised Sixth Edition contains a completely updated and comprehensive discussion of policy and policy making, as well as the financial and legal challenges that school leaders face.

Genres: Education

408 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1987

About the author

Thomas Sergiovanni was Lillian Radford Professor of Education at Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas).

Reviews

[Jennifer Black · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful. I have nothing more to say.

[Rachel Robins · Rating 4 out of 5]

On heck of a heavy read, but excellent information:)

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to easy.... Easy to follow. This book would be useful in future Educational courses.
Hold on to this book to reference back for other courses.