In 2009, the "Handbook of Research on the Education of School Leaders" was published by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). The chapter discussed in this issue of "Implications," introduces a conceptual model for describing the different kinds of knowledge and the interactions among technical knowledge, artistry, and…

This paper summarizes the findings of a national survey of educational administration doctoral students. The purpose of the study was (1) to compile demographic data on currently enrolled students and (2) to determine students' research orientation in relation to selected demographic variables. The study was based on the assumption that…

Briefly reviews research data on female educational administrators and offers guidelines for women to follow in pursuing a career in educational administration. (JG)

Reports on a national survey of the characteristics of educators seeking doctorates in educational administration. The largest proportion of doctoral candidates (33 percent) aspire to central office positions rather than to building administration (15 percent). (Author/IRT)

Traditional leadership preparation programs and licensure requirements give only token consideration to social justice concerns. This article examines the emerging social justice discourse in the educational administration field and discusses several challenges that must be considered as universities and others attempt to prepare school leaders…

A closeup look is provided of a trend in the field of educational policy in the 1980's: the establishment of university-based centers that have a mission of providing state policymakers with nonpartisan, reliable data on education policy options. The development and characteristics of education policy centers are examined. The first section…

Relatively few universities are redesigning preparation for educational leaders. Most curriculum, faculty activities, and attitudes remain constant. Signs of change include emphasis on foundations of education, ethics, and student-centered approaches, and more women in educational leadership faculty. (SK)

Although the number of required inquiry-related courses was not associated with students' research orientation, students' interest in and appreciation of inquiry increased the more students had been exposed to and become experienced with research activities. (Author/IRT)

Reflects on the past three decades of increasing specialization and on the diverse conceptual frameworks guiding research in the field of educational administration. Describes heterogeneity among researchers, field-based research and policy studies, linkages across specialty areas, and key points of remaining articles. Fifty-three footnotes are…

Young was the first woman to head a large city school system, the first woman to serve as head of a large teachers college, and the first woman president of the National Education Association. Her visionary accomplishments offer inspiration for current women administrators to continue in the quest to improve education. (LSR)

The authors focus on issues confronting state and local administrators in implementing PL94-142, specifically accountability, changes in roles and resource allocations, and the potential impact of the law on all public school programs. (MB)

This book reports the results of a comprehensive study of educational administration faculty conducted during 1986, which compares attitudes and behaviors of the 1986 cohort with earlier cohorts of educational administration professors and also compares characteristics of educational administration faculty with their counterparts in other academic…

During the 1990s, a new breed of educational-leadership faculty members emerged with the potential to make administrator-preparation programs more relevant and responsive to today's pressing issues. Compared with more senior colleagues, the new breed entered academe at an older age, has more K-12 administrative experience, comprises more women,…

Reviews positive and negative aspects of corporate involvement in public education, using educational research literature since 1990 and focusing on commercialization of public schools and use of private companies to deliver instructional services or to manage schools. Also explored are value conflicts among supporters and critics of such…