THIS IS A report on three case studies of successful Australian Christian Schools conducted primarily by in-depth interviewing of key leaders. The schools were selected on the recommendation of an expert panel. The study sought to describe leadership and management characteristics of these schools. Characteristics include: collaborative leadership; school boards adopting the Carver Governance Model; two schools used to have strained relations between the board and staff; enrolment policies (two closed, one open); the significant impact of committed, quality teachers on student performance; transforming the lives of students; and the implementation of their dynamic vision.
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