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An Analysis Of The Efficiency Of Public Research Universities In The United States, Layheng Ting
An Analysis Of The Efficiency Of Public Research Universities In The United States, Layheng Ting
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
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Teacher Satisfaction With Professional Development In Rural Elementary Schools In New York State, Adeline Imperiale Basil
Teacher Satisfaction With Professional Development In Rural Elementary Schools In New York State, Adeline Imperiale Basil
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
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Exploring The Applicability Of A Lean Six Sigma Framework For Performance Excellence To K--12 Education In New York State : A Soft Systems Approach, Thomas Daniel Buccino
Exploring The Applicability Of A Lean Six Sigma Framework For Performance Excellence To K--12 Education In New York State : A Soft Systems Approach, Thomas Daniel Buccino
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Based on current legislation, existing accountability systems, and organizational practice reflected by present data trends, the level of academic proficiency mandated for all students enrolled in New York State public schools by 2014 will not be achieved. Coincident with demands for higher performance, schools are experiencing unprecedented financial pressures. There is an urgent need for breakthrough change in performance associated with the public educational system. This requires a change in thinking, a change in culture, and a change in practice. As a proven transformational strategy, Six Sigma combined with Lean methods have demonstrated sustained success in achieving high levels of …
School Size And Instructional Leadership Of Elementary School Principals, Daniel E. Packard
School Size And Instructional Leadership Of Elementary School Principals, Daniel E. Packard
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Elementary school principals face a balancing act between managerial responsibilities and instructional leadership. With increasing accountability and responsibility, many principals find themselves overwhelmed, lacking the time, resources and support to be instructional leaders. In relation to school size, little has been written regarding the elementary principal and instructional leadership. This paper examines the effects of school size on instructional leadership of principals in ten elementary schools. Three of the case study sites were small schools (350 or fewer students), while the other sites were large schools (500 or more students). Serving as the unit of analysis, each principal was interviewed …