The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the perceptions of school administrators regarding the benefits of the virtual teacher hiring processes adopted when in-person interviews were impossible due to COVID-19. Specifically, this research investigated the ways that teacher hiring changed during school closures and the extent to…

In the 21st century, the transformation of Chinese education going to market has reinforced alongside the deepening marketization process in China since the 1970s. To date, the Chinese have widely accepted English education's marketization. Many Chinese parents register for English classes in private training institutes for their children having a…

Romain Bertrand is a middle school math teacher and Opportunity Culture enthusiast. As the 2012-13 school year wound down, he was already thoroughly looking forward to the next--when he will become a multi-classroom leader at Ranson IB Middle School, taking accountability for the learning results of 700 students. At Ranson, a Project L.I.F.T.…

Over the last eight years, the University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA/PLE) has partnered with over 50 districts and state education agencies across the country to embark on high-level change at the state, district, and school levels through the use of leader competencies. This guide calls upon practice-based experience,…

There are eight components that Teacher Candidates the University of Nebraska at Kearney, College of Education, must demonstrate their understanding of and proficiency in, to complete their student teaching successfully. Are this components relative when the Teacher Candidate interviews for his/her first teaching position; and if so, to what…

While much has been written about teacher selection policies and procedures, administrator selection has received scant attention beyond recognizing the need for improved school leadership and management. Research has shown that building administrators do make a difference and that leadership behavior is positively connected with school outcomes.…

High schools students need to develop realistic perspectives on the job market and to learn skills that will help them secure employment. Students need to be able to write effective resumes and present themselves positively to interviewers. Students should develop a "language of skills" or the ability to express their range of skills and…

This guide is designed to help administrators, search committee members, pastors, and school board members select a school development director. Chapter 1 describes why the hiring process is important. Chapter 2 answers questions such as who is responsible for development. Two styles of development management are described. Prerequisites for…