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School Autonomy and Leadership in Lithuania: Can School Leaders Help Schools to Take a Step forward ?


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ISSN:
1337-9038
Language:
English
Publication timeframe:
2 times per year
Journal Subjects:
Social Sciences, Political Science, Local Government and Administration