Outlook and Perspectives on American Education

Paul D. Houston, who has served as executive director of the American Association of School Administrators since 1994, has established himself as one of the leading spokespersons for American education through his extensive speaking engagements, published articles and books, and his regular appearances on national radio and television. He worked in schools in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Alabama prior to serving as superintendent of schools in Princeton, New Jersey; Tucson, Arizona; and Riverside, California.

• Chapter 1 INTRODUCTIONChapter 2 PART I: ON BEING A LEADERChapter 3 PART II: PUTTING KIDS FIRSTChapter 4 PART III: THE VALUE OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONChapter 5 PART IV: TRANSFORMING SCHOOL REFORMChapter 6 PART V: SEEING AMERICA THROUGH A DISTANT MIRRORChapter 7 PART VI: AT THE MOVIESChapter 8 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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