An exploratory analysis of formal school leaders' positioning in instructional advice and information networks in elementary schools

American Journal of Education

Volumn 119, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 73-102

  Spillane, James P ^a   Kim, C Min ^a  

^a NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84868103263     PISSN: 01956744     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/667755     Document Type: Article

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