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Eastern Kentucky University

2012

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The Perception Of School Board Members And Their Role In Improving College And Career Readiness, Sara Elaine Farris Jan 2012

The Perception Of School Board Members And Their Role In Improving College And Career Readiness, Sara Elaine Farris

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The national focus of graduating America's students ready for college and a career has heightened the importance of and the need for school board members to rethink their purpose on what and how they spend their time. Improving the college and career readiness of K-12 students will need school boards that are willing to receive the training to ensure that district leadership and schools are using the appropriate strategies that will impact college and career readiness.

School boards have always recognized student achievement as central to their role in governing public schools; however, the impact they actually have on promoting …