A school leader must navigate a situation where community expectations conflict with evidence-based educational practices. The BEST approach is to:
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A
Present research evidence transparently while genuinely listening to community values and seeking common ground
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B
Implement the evidence-based practice and communicate the rationale after rollout to avoid premature opposition
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C
Defer entirely to community preferences to maintain trust and goodwill with stakeholders
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D
Escalate the conflict to the district superintendent for a binding decision