The organization and control of American schools

1. Schools in the American Scene. 2. Changing Demographic Setting of Schools. 3. American Schools and the Federal Government. 4. American Schools and State Government. 5. The Local School District. 6. The Intermediate Unit of School Administration. 7. School Attendance Areas. 8. The Courts. 9. The Board of Education. 10. The Superintendent of Schools. 11. School Principals and Central Office Staff. 12. The Teachers. 13. School-Oriented Groups. 14. Other Interest Groups. 15. Availability of Resources. 16. College Influences. 17. Nonpublic Schools and Other Alternatives. 18. Control Elements: Summary and Conclusions. Index.