Morena Newton's scientific contributions
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... In some cases, such efforts have led a number of urban school districts to implement central office reforms aimed at improving teaching and learning (Honig, 2012 ), often using the mayoral takeover as a means of catalyzing such changes (Wong, 2011). These efforts at the district level seem well warranted, as research suggests that they have an important role to play in supporting school leaders in educational improvement and student achievement (Farley-Ripple, 2012; Honig, Copland, Rainey, Lorton, & Newton, 2010; Honig, Lorton, & Copland, 2009; MacIver & Farley-Ripple, 2008; Rorrer, Skrla, & Scheurich, 2008 ). As Opfer, Henry, and Mashburn (as cited in Leithwood, 2010, p. 252) explained, " districts are compelled [by state accountability policies] to develop coherent instructional policies, including professional development opportunities; these policies focus teacher attention on instructional improvement; and this instructional focus results in improved teaching and learning. ...
