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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2021 Summer Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines how today's school leaders can adapt to the inevitable and constant turbulence to advance their work.
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2021 Spring Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines the responsibility of leaders to intentionally foster healthy and equitable cultures and climates, especially approaching post-pandemic schooling.
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2020 Winter Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines equity-focused leadership.
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2020 Fall Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines the importance of the superintendent-principal partnership through teacher evaluation, technology implementation, student learning and school safety and security.
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2020 Summer Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue deals with the concept of time and how critical it is in educating today’s students.
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2020 Spring Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThe focus of this volume examines the topics of assessment literacy, data assessment for school-wide improvement and the effectiveness of value-added measures (VAM).
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2019 Winter Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines superintendent longevity, research-based practices to improve teacher hiring, and the case for keeping schools socioeconomically diverse.
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2019 Fall Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue explores the complexity and challenges, stressors and politics, and skills and moral courage required to advocate for all children in our nation’s schools
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2019 Summer Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines leadership and provides ways in which superintendents can use reflection and introspection to enhance their work.
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2019 Spring Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue explores staff professional development and the school-to-prison pipeline
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.)