Ethical decision making in school administration : leadership as moral architecture / Paul A. Wagner, Douglas J. Simpson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pedagogically rich, demographically inclusive, and culturally sensitive, Ethical decision making in school and district administration exposes educational leaders to an interdisciplinary array of theories from the fields of education, economics, management, and moral philosophy (past and present). Authors Paul A. Wagner and Douglas J. Simpson demonstrate how understanding key concepts can dramatically improve management styles and protocols. Key features contains numerous case studies that apply the book's concepts to relevant ethical issues faced by school administrators.

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Cover; Brief Contents; Detailed Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 -- Leaders, Ethics, and Schools: A Search for Clarity; Chapter 2 -- Moral Theory; Chapter 3 -- Leadership as Moral Architecture; Chapter 4 -- Taking On the Big Challenge of School and District Administration; Chapter 5 -- The Costs and Benefits of Inclusion; Chapter 6 -- Factors to Consider When Making Judgments About Controversial Issues; Chapter 7 -- The Pragmatic Value of Justice for All; Chapter 8 -- The Role of Law in Moral Evaluation; Appendix A: Additional Case Studies in Educational Leadership.

Appendix B: American Association of School Administrators Statement of Ethics for Educational LeadersAppendix C: National Education Association Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; Appendix D: National School Boards Association Code of Ethics for School Board Members; Glossary; References; Index; About the Authors; About the Case Study Authors.

English.

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