Journal of Scholarship & Practice Articles
Please Note: AASA鈥檚 Journal of Scholarship and Practice will sunset with the Fall 2026 issue.
For over 20 years, 萝卜AV视频has 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 萝卜AV视频members 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. 萝卜AV视频is 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鈥檚 Journal of Scholarship and Practice can be found at aasa.org/jsp.
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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. -
April 10, 2025
Community Engagement Using Future Search: A Systematic Evaluation of The Wisconsin ExperienceType:Article Topics: Board Relations, Community & Family EngagementIn this article, the authors highlight how community engagement remains essential yet increasingly difficult amid rising tensions over school policies and contentious board meetings. -
April 10, 2025
School Principal Cultural Proficiency and Transformational LeadershipType:Article Topics: Leadership Development, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentIn this article, the authors highlight how a collaborative approach to master scheduling can help districts increase teacher planning time while balancing local needs, stakeholder input, and systemic constraints. -
January 31, 2025
Finding, Developing, and Supporting Teachers: Challenges for Today鈥檚 School LeadersType:Article Topics: Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentThe Winter 2024-25 issue of the 萝卜AV视频Journal of Scholarship and Practice is focused on teachers. The impact of their work can be profound, leaving indelible impressions on generations of students that influence all of society. -
January 31, 2025
Why Texas Teachers Leave the Classroom: A Qualitative Look into Non-RetirementType:Article Topics: Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentIn this article, the authors analyze 40+ years of data to uncover seven key themes driving teacher attrition beyond just pay, emphasizing the need for supportive leadership and systemic changes to improve retention. -
January 31, 2025
Elementary Teacher Planning Time: Finding Innovation through Focused CollaborationType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentIn this article, the authors highlight how a collaborative approach to master scheduling can help districts increase teacher planning time while balancing local needs, stakeholder input, and systemic constraints. -
January 31, 2025
To Teach or not to Teach: A Qualitative Study of Pre-Collegiate Grow Your Own Teacher Programs and the Perceptions of Alumni, Current Staff, and Former StaffType:Article Topics: Curriculum & Assessment, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentIn this article, the authors examine how pre-collegiate Grow Your Own teacher programs help address teacher shortages by inspiring Black and Latinx students to enter the profession, highlighting their impact on alumni career decisions. -
January 31, 2025
A Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway in a Rural, Midwest State: Perspectives of Teacher ApprenticesType:Article Topics: Curriculum & Assessment, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentIn this article, the authors explore a teacher apprenticeship pathway (TAP) designed to address teacher shortages, highlighting participants鈥� positive experiences and challenges, offering insights for school leaders considering similar programs.