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How do leaders in change-oriented schools and districts work through disruptions to uphold up·hold  
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 a vision of learning? According to according to
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 this book, it's when leaders understand that success is based on collecting, conveying and supporting education ideas rather than on status, power or charisma An earlier presentation graphics program for Windows from Micrografx that included a comprehensive media manager for managing large libraries of image, sound and video clips. . This approach allows change to be planned, implemented and sustained. The book includes case studies, strategies and charts and covers four challenges: dealing with leadership succession; keeping the learning agenda alive; sustaining a culture of innovation; and steering an honorable course through external upheavals.
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Author:Ezarik, Melissa
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Date:Apr 1, 2005
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