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School Effectiveness and School Improvement
An International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice
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Making a Difference in Challenging, High-Poverty Schools: Successful principals in the USA, England, and Australia

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Pages 361-381 | Received 18 Aug 2006, Accepted 05 Jun 2007, Published online: 30 May 2008

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