What counts as knowledge in the small school district: Superintendent's thoughts about decision-making
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2010Author
Hyle, Adrienne E.
McClellan, Rhonda L.
Ivory, Gary
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**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Based upon the words of small school-district superintendents, this article explores how
superintendents might lead in these complex contexts. In national focus groups, thirty-five participants
described their decision-making processes as resting upon “doing what’s best for students,”
acknowledging the unique challenges of small school district leadership, and negotiating priorities that
are in constant flux. The article offers that being reflective may be the best way to lead in such
complexity. Additionally, it provides eight means to honing reflection: time to pause, continuous
development, small practical steps for leading, and self-regulation being a few.