Rousmaniere, Kate, 1958-

The principal's office : a social history of the American school principal / Kate Rousmaniere. - Albany : State University of New York Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographies 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.



9781461943662 9781438448251


School principals--History.--United States
Educational leadership--United States.


Electronic Books.

LB2831 / .P756 2013