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A Relationship Among Public School Leadership, Ethics, And Student Achievement, Don Jones, Christopher Hughes
A Relationship Among Public School Leadership, Ethics, And Student Achievement, Don Jones, Christopher Hughes
Walden Faculty and Staff Publications
ABSTRACT
Historically, it has always been important for school leaders to possess and adhere to high ethical standards. Ethical standards, when demonstrated by school leaders, inspire trust within students, parents and the community in general. This in turn builds support for the school and establishes an environment that is conducive to success.
However, with the advent of NCLB and high stakes testing, the pressure on schools to demonstrate improved student achievement has accelerated. Hence, the need for ethical leadership practices within public schools has never been greater. Yet, while much has been done to examine the relationship of various instructional …