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Political Approaches to Educational Administration: Power, Policy, and Influence

"Political approaches to educational administration view schools and school districts not as perfectly rational machines, but as complex "political arenas" where diverse stakeholders compete for limited resources, power, and influence. In this framework, administrators must act as mediators and negotiators who manage conflict, build coalitions, and navigate the competing values of parents, teachers, unions, and government bodies to achieve institutional goals. Understanding the Political Frame in Educational Leadership The political approach to educational administration rests on the premise that organizations are coalitions of individuals and..."

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