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Public agenda study.


School leaders believe they have what it takes to get the job done, if only they are given more freedom, according to according to
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1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

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 Rolling Up Their Sleeves: Superintendents and Principals Talk About What's Needed to Fix Public Schools, a report conducted by the nonpartisan non·par·ti·san  
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Based on, influenced by, affiliated with, or supporting the interests or policies of no single political party: a nonpartisan commission; nonpartisan opinions.
 research group, Public Agenda.

This national survey, funded by the Wallace Wal·lace , Alfred Russel 1823-1913.

British naturalist who developed a concept of evolution that paralleled the work of Charles Darwin.
 Foundation, found school leaders dealing with the major obstacles of funding and mandates.

Copies of the report can be downloaded for free in PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format.  format at www.publicagenda.org. Printed versions cost $10 plus $3 for shipping and handling and can be ordered by calling 212-686-6610.
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Title Annotation:Bits & Pieces; Rolling Up Their Sleeves: Superintendents and Principals Talk About What's Needed to Fix Public Schools
Publication:School Administrator
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:May 1, 2004
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