School administrators find themselves in new, more collaborative roles. Current and future school leaders must understand the collaboration process, and they must be able to involve all stakeholder groups in identifying problems, exploring options, building consensus, and developing innovative solutions to improve conditions for students and their families and to support educational excellence.
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