The recent waves of educational reform have prophesied a pessimistic view of the future of educational administration, almost to the demise of the profession. However, there is another view—an optimistic view of the profession, as outlined in this article. Citing numerous examples, the author graphically illustrates the reason for his optimism in the future of educational administration.
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