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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November 01, 2020
START with Race: Designing Racially Conscious PrincipalsType:Article Topics: Access & OpportunityThis paper exposes the normalization of inherent racism and institutional power structures in existing principal preparation programs -
November 01, 2020
Resilience and the African American SuperintendentType:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Health & WellnessThis paper explores the extent to which race might influence how African American superintendents cope with the stressors of their leadership roles and the presence of support while in such positions. -
September 01, 2020
Superintendent Perceptions of School Safety and Arming Teachers in Public Schools in NebraskaType:Article Topics: School Safety & CybersecurityThis mixed-method study examined school security and emergency management protocols in Nebraska public schools. -
September 01, 2020
Principals Tackle Teacher PerformanceType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentPrincipals are most likely to non-renew a teacher’s contract for incompetence or ethical violations and less likely to do so for lack of student achievement. -
September 01, 2020
The Effect of Demographics on the Implementation of the Principal WalkthroughType:Article Topics: District & School OperationsHow school and principal demographics influence a principal’s implementation of the walkthrough process. -
September 01, 2020
School Administrators’ Perceptions of STEM Awareness and ResourcesType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentSuperintendents consistently report more positive perceptions of the STEM awareness and resources of their districts in comparison to school principals -
June 01, 2020
Effects of Time Metrics on Student LearningType:Article Topics: District & School OperationsConsideration for a fluid and agile mindset that is growth focused is suggested for negotiating change. -
June 01, 2020
Does Start Time at High School Really Matter?Type:Article Topics: District & School OperationsStudying the Impact of High School Start Time on Achievement, Attendance, and Graduation Rates of High School Students -
June 01, 2020
Preparing for the Next Natural Disaster: Understanding How Hurricanes Affect Educators and SchoolingType:Article Topics: School Safety & CybersecuritySupporting teachers’ physical, social emotional and classroom needs to assist and expedite recovery -
June 01, 2020
The Influence of Length of School Day on Student Achievement in Grades 8 and Grade 11 in New JerseyType:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, District & School OperationsThe results suggest that longer school days benefit students from wealthier school districts more so than students living in poverty or middle class students.