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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2018 Winter Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue features an article on how one can use equity theory to highlight implications for underserved students.
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2018 Fall Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue dives into transformational leadership and leader efficacy.
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2018 Summer Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue examines factors influencing rural superintendent tenure, and more.
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2018 Spring Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThis issue explores research and commentary on gun violence
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Summer 2017 Journal of Scholarship and PracticeThe unique relationship between research and practice is appreciated, recognizing the mutual benefit to those educators who conduct the research and seek out evidence-based practice.
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.)