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The View from Central Office: A Superintendent Looks at Learning Environments

Author(s):

Johnson, J.

Publisher:

Annenberg Institute for School Reform

Date Published:

March, 2008

In this interview, Judith Johnson, superintendent of the Peekskill (New York) City School District, discusses the role of the school district in creating an effective learning environment. Johnson also speaks about some of the challenges of implementation, the consequences of a poor learning environment, and the role of community partners. The interview is available in full-text or can be listened to in audio.

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