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Preparation of Urban High School Leaders in Philadelphia through Multiorganizational Partnerships
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Preparation of Urban High School Leaders in Philadelphia through Multiorganizational Partnerships

Girija Kaimal, Margaret Barber, Marcia Schulman and Pete Reed
Journal of school leadership, v 22(5), pp 902-921
Sep 2012
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https://doi.org/10.1177/105268461202200504View
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Abstract

Partnerships between universities and school districts are increasingly being identified as a means to overcome the difficulties of preparing the next generation of urban high school principals. This article examines the development of such a multiorganizational partnership with a large urban school district, two universities, and a national educational organization. The partnership development is analyzed against a framework of dimensions of effective collaborations. Data include interviews and observations and are analyzed using qualitative methods. Findings indicate that challenges in multi-institution partnerships are inevitable. However, the overarching focus on a common goal, defined responsibilities, authentic communication, alignment of common interests, and dynamic receptiveness to ongoing evaluative feedback enables the sustenance of an effective program.

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