Boards Matter – Part II …we found five district-level leadership “responsibilities” or “initiatives” with a statistically significant (p < .05) correlation with average student achievement. Ensuring collaborative goal setting. Establishing nonnegotiable goals for achievement and instruction. Creating board alignment with and support of district goals. Monitoring achievement and instruction goals. Allocating resources to support the goals for achievement and instruction. Timothy Waters and Robert Marzano, District Leadership That Works The board influences student learning through district-level leadership Can board leadership Read More …
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