Journal of Scholarship & Practice Articles
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January 26, 2026
Female Superintendents and Complex Adaptive Systems LeadershipType:Article Topics: Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentThis paper examines how female superintendents can apply complex adaptive systems leadership in a volatile and complex K-12 educational environment. -
January 26, 2026
Contributing Factors to Secondary Administrator Job Satisfaction and OutcomesType:Article Topics: Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentThis study determines how preparation, mentorship, feedback, and district infrastructure influence secondary administrator principal job satisfaction and outcomes. -
January 26, 2026
Are We Burned Out? A Multi-Year Statewide Study of P-12 SuperintendentsType:Article Topics: Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentThis study examines an emerging theme of burnout among superintendents across the nation. -
October 01, 2025
Lau Plans and Rural ML-EL Education: Self-Assessment as a Tool to Support Educational EquityType:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Rural CommunitiesBy translating their research findings into actionable steps, the authors suggest practical ways to bridge the gap between research and leadership. -
October 01, 2025
Do Principals of Color Earn Less? An Examination of the Racial Pay Gap Among a First-time School Principal CohortType:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentThis study examines whether a relationship exists between principals’ racial background and pay after accounting for relevant covariates. -
April 10, 2025
Why Go to College? School Counselor Perceptions of the Benefits of College AttendanceType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-Readiness, Leadership DevelopmentIn this article, the authors examine school counselors’ perceptions of college benefits, revealing a focus on individual outcomes like career preparation, financial gains, knowledge expansion, and personal growth. -
April 10, 2025
“Low Trust” and “High Trust” Accountability in England and U.S.: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?Type:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & Assessment, Leadership DevelopmentThis article highlights international collaboration on trust-based accountability systems, drawing insights from high-performing U.K. schools to strengthen instructional culture and equity in education. -
April 10, 2025
Leadership, Culture, and Continuous Improvement: Advocacy in Times of Research OppositionType:Article Topics: Leadership Development, School Climate & CultureIn this editorial article, Ken Mitchell emphasizes the critical role of research and advocacy in school leadership, urging superintendents to defend evidence-based practices and leadership strategies to drive lasting educational improvements. -
April 10, 2025
Re-envisioning School: Lessons on School Reform from Montessori District SchoolsType:Article Topics: District & School Operations, Leadership DevelopmentIn this article, the authors argue that decision-making at the school district level is shaped by both external and internal factors, with well-managed districts serving as key drivers of instructional change. -
April 10, 2025
Closing the Gaps with Leadership and Vision: A Case Study of Continuous ImprovementType:Article Topics: Board Relations, Community & Family EngagementIn this article, the authors emphasize that while the need to improve school outcomes is widely recognized, the process of creating and sustaining meaningful change remains a persistent challenge for schools and organizations alike.