Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership · 2011 · 19 citations · 10 references
Public AffairsEducational LeadershipLeadershipBoard LeadershipChange GovernanceEducational GovernanceBoard CommitteesBoard GovernanceBoard RolesBoard-executive RelationsChange Management In SchoolsStudent Achievement AnalysisDistrict AdministrationGoverning BoardsLeadership For Student AchievementSchool Board AccountabilitySchool Board GovernanceSchool Boards
Do school boards have a role in student achievement? Recent research suggests that they do. This case study identifies 12 board of education governance practices associated with higher levels of student achievement. The relationship between these board governance practices and the role of the board in district leadership is examined in the context of Superintendent Smith’s change initiative.
10