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Renewing the Ed.D.: A University K-12 Partnership to Prepare School Leaders

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Educational Leadership Preparation

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This paper chronicles the evolution of an educational leadership program participating in the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED) and its efforts to build strong university-school district partnerships to prepare twenty-first century school leaders. Of particular significance is how the Doctor of Education degree shows promise for improving student achievement and high-quality teaching that helps students meet high standards.

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  1. Gaetane Jean-Marie
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Jean-Marie, G., Adams, C.M., Garn, G. (2010). Renewing the Ed.D.: A University K-12 Partnership to Prepare School Leaders. In: Jean-Marie, G., Normore, A.H. (eds) Educational Leadership Preparation. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230113480_5

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