Journal of Scholarship & Practice
AASA's refereed, blind-reviewed, quarterly journal with a focus on research and evidence-based practice that advance the profession of education administration.
Please Note: AASA’s Journal of Scholarship and Practice will sunset with the Fall 2026 issue.
For over 20 years, ܲAVƵhas published the academic journal as a refereed, blind-reviewed, quarterly journal focused on research and evidence-based practice in educational leadership. The journal publishes in the areas of academic achievement, instructional leadership, accountability, educational leadership and school district management. The journal has benefitted ܲAVƵmembers and educators by publishing articles that advance educational administration. Over its lifetime, 208 publications have been published. Since 2015, Dr. Ken Mitchell has donated his time and talent as editor of the Journal, ably supported by Barbara Dean. ܲAVƵis deeply indebted to this dynamic pair of educators for creating the successful Journal four times per year for over ten years. Archive copies of AASA’s Journal of Scholarship and Practice can be found at aasa.org/jsp.
Current Issue
2026 Spring Journal of Scholarship and Practice
Previous Issues
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2023 Fall Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue explores the complex nature of leadership autonomy in the face of culture wars, disruptive technologies funding and more.
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2023 Summer Journal of Scholarship and PracticeToday’s superintendents and their teams lead in a highly contentious political environment. Survival and success might be better achieved through a deeper understanding of the paradoxes within the conflict and the boundaries that divide.
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2023 Spring Journal of Scholarship and PracticeIn this issue, practitioner-researchers examine areas that relate to preventative leadership through understanding that might assist in minimizing leadership regrets.
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2023 Winter Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue revolves around the responsibility of creating the future of America's public schools.
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2022 Winter Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue focuses on student assessment, ratings and rankings.
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2022 Fall Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue touches on teacher supervision, school improvement and transformational teamwork.
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2022 Summer Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue contains reflections about leadership and learning.
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2022 Spring Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue explores stress, unprecedented events, political reactionaries, contested spaces, race, equity and more.
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2021 Winter Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue explores essential traits of effective leaders.
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2021 Fall Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue offers evidence, interpretations, and recommendations for leaders who remain committed to leading districts to address injustice and inequity as part of their mission.
Editors
Editorial Review Board
Jessica Anspach, Montclair State University (N.J.)
Brandon Beck, Ossining Public Schools (N.Y.)
Gina Cinotti, Netcong Public Schools (N.J.)
Michael Cohen, Denver Public Schools (Colo.)
Betty Cox, University of Tennessee at Martin (Tenn.)
Vance Dalzin, Carthage College (Wis.)
Mary Lynne Derrington, University of Tennessee (Tenn.)
Ryan Fisk, East Rockaway Public Schools (N.Y.)
Denver J. Fowler, Southern Connecticut State University (Conn.)
Daniel Gutmore, Seton Hall University (N.J.)
Gregory Hauser, Roosevelt University (Ill.)
Steve Hernon, St. John’s University (N.Y.)
Zach Kelehear, Augusta University (Ga.)
Kevin Majewski, Seton Hall University (N.J.)
Joanne Marien, Manhattanville College (N.Y.)
Nelson Maylone, Eastern Michigan University (Mich)
Robert S. McCord, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Nev.)
Barbara McKeon, Broome Street Academy Charter High School (N.Y.)
Margaret “Terry” Orr, Fordham University (N.Y.)
Brian Osborne, Lehigh University (Penn.)
David J. Parks, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Va.)
Joseph Phillips, Manhattanville College (N.Y.)
Joseph Ricca, White Plains City School District (N.Y.)
Thomas C. Valesky, Florida Gulf Coast University (Fla.)
Charles Wheaton, Leadership Services, Granger (Wash.)