American schools are complex organizations responsible for the teaching and learning of students. Leading these dynamic institutions is the school principal and the influence of the principal is a leading factor in school outcomes and student achievement measures (Grissom et al., 2021). Thus, the principal is essential for school and student…

The culture of a school influences how people think, feel, and act -- whether that be expressed as positive or negative behavior (Barth, 2002; Peterson, 2002). Research shows that teachers are more inspired to instruct and students are more motivated to learn in schools that foster a positive culture (Barth, 2002). Conversely, schools with…

Though there have been multiple studies on engagement among Latinx families, less is known about Latinx parental engagement at the secondary level or about engagement at predominantly Latinx schools. The purpose of this case study was to use Yosso's concept of community cultural wealth to demonstrate how administrators can engage Latinx parents in…

This study explored stories and lived experiences of high-school principals in the state of Wisconsin. The research question addressed was as follows: What are the stories of high-school principals with five or more years in the same school? Specifically, I addressed how, if at all, flexibility, situational awareness, and ambiguity tolerance…

School turnaround is premised on the assumption that school leaders provide the guidepost along which transformational change occurs. This collective case study examined the turnaround leadership styles and practices of eight senior high school principals in seven senior high schools in Ghana. This study examined the research questions: What…

Effective learning in schools can only be realized through the intervention of the principals since they are the leader. The principals with effective and efficient leadership present excellent contributions to school quality. This study assesses the principal's leadership in an inclusive high school in Padang, Indonesia. In addition to that, this…

The role of the Heads of Departments (HoDs) in the school structure is to provide middle leadership. They assist the principals on the day to day leadership of the schools. They are responsible for ensuring the achievement of their departmental and school vision and mission. This study sought to explore the nature of the challenges faced by the…

The purpose of the study is to explore how management skills of school administrators contribute to organizational climate according to the opinions of teachers working in public high schools. The data were collected by using "Contribution of Managers' Management Skills to Organizational Climate Scale" developed by Akar (2006). The…

School administrators rank second behind teachers in impact on student achievement. New high school assistant principals need to be prepared for the challenge of transitioning from a teaching position to that of a school leader in Pennsylvania. Aspiring administrators typically attend a principal preparation program, while new administrators are…

Assessment of principal effectiveness is a complex process due to the multidimensional nature of their job. Historically, a disproportionate significance has been placed on standardized assessment scores when evaluating school leaders, therefore states are beginning to emphasize other factors such as school climate in order to increase employee…

Female representation in leadership positions around the country is on the rise. More and more females hold CEO positions, political leadership, and partnerships in law firms, fields typically dominated by males. Research has found females to be equal or superior leaders to their male counterparts. It would seem only natural that females would…

This quantitative research aims to analyze the effects of the principal's decision-making, organizational commitment and school climate on teacher performance in vocational high school. The research sample was 160 vocational school teachers in North Minahasa Regency with simple random sampling method. The data were collected using a Likert scale…

This study explores factors that affect graduate quality in distributed learning during the COVID-19 pandemic period. We use survey research methods in conducting the research. We collected the data by distributing online questionnaires to private high school and vocational high school teachers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. There were 916 online…

Partners to Lead (PtL) is a school leadership professional development (PD) project funded by a 5-year Education Innovation and Research grant and implemented by the DuPage, Illinois, Regional Office of Education (ROE) in 37 public elementary, middle, and high schools in four Illinois ROEs. The American Institutes for Research® (AIR®), the…

When a struggling high school may be placed on turnaround status during a bid for a school bond, the district considers replacing a beloved principal with a record of low test scores with an unpopular principal whose record shows increased student achievement. The school board must decide whether to prioritize finances, community support, student…