Abstract

In this article, the results of a case study of high school restructuring are presented. The high school studied was a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools and a state Re: Learning Project. The intent of the study was to examine how the implementation of the Coalition's nine principles affected school structures and processes, how staff interpreted the changes, the roles played by school and district leadership, and the barriers associated with the changes. The results of the study showed that the nine common principles were implemented primarily by the school-within-a-school program. In addition, several barriers prevented the full implementation of the Coalition principles. Barriers to change included staff jealousy of the school-within-a-school, political controversy within the school district, decreased staff development opportunities, and lack of communication and buy-in. The article also points to the important role of leadership in implementing change at the high school level.

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