Public schools have changed dramatically over recent decades. Issues related to student achievement, staff empowerment, technological management, school safety, and parental involvement have existed for years; yet, these issues and others seem to be confronting admin istrators with an increased sense of urgency and are serving to change the role of the public school principal.
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