Journal of Scholarship & Practice Articles
Please Note: AASA’s Journal of Scholarship and Practice will sunset with the Fall 2026 issue.
For over 20 years, Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµhas 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 Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµmembers 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. Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµis 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.
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March 01, 2017
Defying Standardization: Creating Curriculum for an Uncertain FutureType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentPublic schools across the United States are faced with seismic challenges. -
December 01, 2016
The Glass Maze and Predictors for Successful Navigation to the Top Seat to the SuperintendencyType:Article Topics:A predictive model of assistant superintendents willingness to become superintendent was created using three factors -
December 01, 2016
Problems with Percentiles: Student Growth Scores in New York’s Teacher Evaluation SystemType:Article Topics:New York State has used the Growth Model for Educator Evaluation ratings since the 2011-2012 school year. -
December 01, 2016
A Comparison of Higher-Order Thinking Between the Common Core State Standards and the 2009 New Jersey Content Standards in High SchoolType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentThe creators and supporters of the Common Core State Standards claim that the Standards require greater emphasis on higher-order thinking than previous state standards in mathematics and English language arts. -
December 01, 2016
Doctoral Research in Educational Leadership: Expectations for Those Thinking About An Advanced DegreeType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe tallest hurdle in completing a doctoral degree is the dissertation, which continues to be the primary capstone experience for the degree. -
September 01, 2016
Career Advancement for African American School District Leaders: A Qualitative Study on Aspirations, Barriers, and TrustType:Article Topics: Access & OpportunityIn this article, the authors describe the use of phenomenology and thematic analysis to interpret raw data from interviews about the lived experiences of urban and suburban administrators -
September 01, 2016
The Public School Advantage: Why Public Schools Outperform Private SchoolsType:Article Topics: District & School OperationsThe title is enough to gain attention among public school advocates who eagerly list this book as ammunition in their battles against private and choice schools. -
September 01, 2016
The Influence of the Student Mobility Rate on the Graduation Rate in the State of New JerseyType:Article Topics:This study examined the influence of the student mobility rate on the high school graduation rate of schools in the state of New Jersey. -
September 01, 2016
Principal Selection: A National Study of Selection Criteria and ProceduresType:Article Topics:Despite empirical evidence correlating the role of the principal with student achievement, researchers have seldom scrutinized principal selection methods over the past 60 years. -
September 01, 2016
Special Recognition and Thanks to Christopher TienkenType:Article Topics:AASA, Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµ would like to assume editorial privilege in this volume to thank Dr. Christopher Tienken for the time and effort he has given to the Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµJournal of Scholarship and Practice.