Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Trim: 6 x 9
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Mónica Ortiz, EdD, is principal in the School for Legal Studies, New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: There Are No Quick Fixes
Impact School Initiative
Controlling Student Behavior
New Beginnings and the Twlight Program
Small Schools in NYC
School Closures
Logistics and Impact of School Closings
Campus Schools
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Campus Schools
The Cuomo Campus
Academy for MST Studies
College Preparatory High School
The Marin Campus
Dual Language High School
The High School for Performing Arts
The High School for International Studies
School for Professional Careers
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Collaborative Leadership: The Inner Workings of the Principals’ Council
Principals’ Council Legitimacy
Governance
Autonomy or Collective
Collaborative Leadership
Assigned School Space
Budget Woes
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Under New Management: Campus Logistics and Operation
Shared Expenses and School Budget
Shared Space and Student Behavior
Shared Space and Instructional Programs
Trouble with the Law
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Where’s the Boss? The Role of Central Administration
Constant Flux
Who’s in Charge
Building Capacity
The Superintendent
Conclusion
Conclusion: Creating a Better Plan
References