This qualitative interview study explored the experiences of mother administrators in higher education at public 4-year universities in California and how these women navigated their paths to leadership. Guided by a conceptual framework using the theory of gendered organizations and the kaleidoscope career model, this study aimed to illuminate the…

This study evaluates the pedagogical tolerance qualities of heads in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan. The qualitative research design, grounded in the interpretative paradigm, was adopted for this study, utilising a case study approach for data collection from a small sample consisting of three Vice Rectors Academic, three Deans of…

Exemplary leadership is vital in international schools during crises, as teachers require leaders who can navigate challenging times. The problem is that during crises, international school leaders face extra responsibilities concerning teachers' professional and personal well-being. Using transformational and servant leadership theories as a…

High expectations of schools to produce positive results at the end of each school year continue evolving and often include rigorous accountability measures; however, the centuries-old structure of public education remains. Teacher and leader turnover continues rising while fewer professionals enter the field prepared to teach. School leaders are…

School leaders work tirelessly to ensure a high-quality education for all, and many have implemented a social emotional learning (SEL) structure to support both the academic growth and emotional needs of students. While recent studies show the evidence-based practice of SEL positively impacts students' academic growth, developmental relationships,…

An effective leader is a supportive person who values your thoughts, ideas, and opinions. Excellent leaders are available to all members of the team, willing to work hard, engaged no matter what the task, and are notably trustworthy. Leaders help focus the team through purposeful communication, vision, engagement, and inspiration to cause others…

Protecting children and investing in their education and wellbeing can often feel like a battle. The seat that the author now holds at the proverbial education table is crucial in not only developing a well-rounded and well-equipped student body, but it is also in seeing herself as a role model to future leaders--both women and future leaders of…

The purposes of this research were to study and compare a competency in school administration of school administrators as perceived by teachers in school under the BSESAO. The study employed a survey research design with samples consisting of 308 teachers in the academic year 2022. The samples were categorized by using the Cohen' sample sizes…

In this paper we develop a model for the capabilities required by principals for effective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) leadership. The model underpinned a large national cross-sectional research and development project across Australian states in both primary and secondary schools. This model is developed via synthesis…

Research on building principal leadership behaviors has resulted in increased attention regarding leadership theories that principals may consider to maximize school performance. Relevant findings can inform both organizational and educational leadership behaviors. The current study provides new perspectives on leadership implications in urban…

The purpose of this mixed methods case study was to understand the hiring practices of a school district when considering a principal and how the school district attends to leadership within those hiring practices. The central premise of the study was leadership matters and is second to teaching in student achievement. However, the historical…

As principals focus on instructional leadership, principal supervisors must shift from the managerial stance to developing principals' instructional leadership capacity. The problem is supervisors are unprepared to support principals in shifting to instructional leadership, due to a lack of time and instructional leadership capacity to engage in…

The purpose of this quantitative correlational-associative study was to explore if and to what extent there was a statistically significant relationship between the personal and social identity and authentic leadership of teachers of color who are directly evaluated by administrators of color in Elementary schools in the United States. The…

National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) defines family leadership as strategies and services that improve and enhance the leadership skills of parenting adults and that are designed to support families in becoming advocates for themselves, their families, and their communities. This work is accomplished alongside the education and community…

This report describes a problem-based learning project focused on the hiring of school leaders with emotional intelligence. The project focused on four guiding questions: (1) How are districts currently evaluating for emotional intelligence in the hiring practice? (2) To what extent do school districts in one Midwestern state utilize the…