Excerpt from The Origin and Development of the Public School Principalship
The modern principal occupies a key position in the ad ministration of large city-school systems. He bears the chief responsibility for the efficient Operation of elementary and secondary schools. In accordance with the general policies of the superintendent, he initiates local administrative procedures, supervises classroom instruction, furnishes educational leader ship for the school community, and serves as the professional leader of his school staff. However, the position of the princi pal has not always been so significant. Most of his important duties and powers have resulted from a long period of development. To trace this development in its functional aspects is the pur pose of the study here presented.
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Excerpt from The Origin and Development of the Public School Principalship
The modern principal occupies a key position in the ad ministration of large city-school systems. He bears the chief responsibility for the efficient Operation of elementary and secondary schools. In accordance with the general policies of the superintendent, he initiates local administrative procedures, supervises classroom instruction, furnishes educational leader ship for the school community, and serves as the professional leader of his school staff. However, the position of the princi pal has not always been so significant. Most of his important duties and powers have resulted from a long period of development. To trace this development in its functional aspects is the pur pose of the study here presented.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the historical development of the role of the elementary and secondary school principal. Beginning with the early 19th century, the text traces the emergence of the principalship from the consolidation of school departments under a single head to the professional leadership position it occupies today. The book examines the influence of factors such as advancements in grading and supervision alongside obstacles like the resistance to change and the entrenchment of principals in their positions. It also explores the impact of the principalship on the development of the modern school system and its administrators. By examining the evolution of the principalship, this book sheds light on the evolving nature of educational administration as a profession and its significance in shaping the educational landscape we know today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331056225_0
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