The purpose of this research was to develop and test an instrument to measure school leaders' use of Twitter for professional development (PD) and learning. Findings from an exploratory factor analysis indicate that the resulting nine-item Twitter for PD Scale offers a valid and reliable instrument to measure school leaders' use of Twitter for PD…

The purpose of this study was to identify factors that served as barriers to principal engagement in the professional development process, and identify what resources or supports were needed to increase engagement. The 249 survey participants were drawn from 112 different school systems. From that group 20 principals were purposefully sampled for…

This study analyzed how active Twitter users who are also school leaders used the tool. The researchers collaboratively identified K-12 school leaders who were active on Twitter and then collected tweets from those school leaders. The final sample for this study included 115 Twitter users and over 180,000 tweets from those individuals. The results…

This study explored Wyoming school leaders' perceptions about the traits of incompetent teachers, strategies used to work with incompetent teachers, and the barriers to their dismissal. Most importantly, this study differentiated how principals and superintendents viewed incompetency issues. Some major findings include school leaders' beliefs that…

The research literature on the principal shortage is inconsistent regarding the actual scope of the shortage and a clear articulation of factors contributing to the successful recruitment and retention of today's school leaders. Often, critical data related to the principal shortage are ignored, including the number of younger principals…

Have you ever thought about what life would be like as a school superintendent? Despite the multitude of problems that accompany the job, author contends that the superintendency is a position unmatched in personal and professional rewards. (Editor/RK)

Author calls upon principals, superintendents, and academicians to join forces to save the principalship. (GB)

Results of a survey of Texas school administrators asked to rank courses of instruction in order of importance. (Author/M LF)

Why shouldn't superintendents be evaluated by principals? Likewise, why shouldn't principals be evaluated by teachers? The fact that these questions seem revolutionary are an indication that education, too, has fallen prey to bureaucracy's great flaw: not allowing superiors to be evaluated by their subordinates. (Editor)

A host of factors may influence whether or not a school changes. With that in mind, the author cites some examples, looks at recent literature, and offers reflections on some of these factors. (Editor)

By utilizing assessment centers, the competencies of educational administrators can be measured before hiring or promotion. (Author/JM)

A survey of principals and superintendents from variously sized districts revealed that program evaluations were generally found useful (particularly by superintendents) but were judged by many principals to be incapable of measuring some important program effects. Administrators tended to interact infrequently with evaluators, placing primary…

Reviews the background of current leadership concepts, some ideas from the research, and some suggestions for practice. The best leadership practices may be grouped under the headings of vision, transforming behavior, situational adaptation, perseverance, and skills development. Favorable learning conditions benefit administrators and students…

Reports on the successful adoption and implementation of the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles model at a high school and an elementary school that leads to improvements in school climate and culture, resulting in increased student academic achievement. (Contains 14 references.) (PKP)

The author contends that conditions for principals in regard to collective bargaining are very similar to the conditions preceding the teachers' push for power in the Sixties. He alerts superintendents to the possible ramifications of the situation. (Editor)