Throughout the United States there are millions of Black and Brown students starting the process of attending college. However, research indicates that students from traditionally marginalized groups are less likely than their counterparts to complete the process and graduate college (Shapiro et al., 2017). While retention rates for students from…

This systematic literature review analysed research related to education reform published between 2000 and 2020. Empirical evidence from 249 studies identified factors hindering or facilitating the long-term success of reform implementation. Eight overarching, actionable themes were found to influence success. Six themes describe requirements at…

Research has revealed that appropriate school leadership practices can positively support and promote teacher learning. This study examines the influences of Learning-Centered Leadership upon Teacher Agency, Trust and professional learning in a Kuwaiti context. Following results from recent empirical research, this study tested a model of…

Reducing inequity is the moral imperative confronting today's educational leaders. Central to reducing inequity is leaders' ability to solve the school-based problems that contribute to it, while building the positive and trusting professional relationships required for teachers to commit to the hard work of improvement. A theory of collaborative…

New teachers are leaving public education at alarming rates leaving states with financial burdens for communities and education losses for students (Owens, 2015; Trans & Smith, 2020). This study examined new teachers' perceptions in Generation Z or within a year of that classification on leadership style and decisions to remain in education.…

Background: The context in which school-based health-promoting interventions are implemented is key for the delivery and success of these interventions. However, little is known about whether school culture differs by school deprivation. Methods: Using data from PromeSS, a cross-sectional study of 161 elementary schools in Québec, Canada, we drew…

The present study, situated in a large urban public school district, explores the relationship of teacher perceptions of principal leadership and teacher commitment to students' academic success and social well-being, as well as whether organizational trust and collective efficacy mediate this association. Structural equation analysis revealed…

The study aims to examine in depth the culturally relevant leadership behavior tendencies of school leaders to prevent inequalities in schools with high refugee student population in Türkiye. We utilized phenomenology in this qualitative research study. We gathered the data via face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 14 school leaders and…

In the Spring of 2020, the world was brought to an abrupt halt due to a widespread pandemic called the Coronavirus, also named COVID-19. Everyone across the globe was encouraged to remain in their homes and quarantine because the Center for Disease Control believed that would slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. Schools had to…

The purpose of this study was to gain greater understanding of leadership practices in schools for D/HH students. This study specifically looked at the Four Paths Model of Leadership and sought to explore the variables within the Rational Path Model and school leadership influence on student learning through academic culture, a general term used…

This qualitative case study examined how California Community College Presidents (CCCPs) make meaning of leading a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) to evaluate how CCCPs respond to Latinx student success gaps and support initiatives at their campuses. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have been more visible within community college…

This qualitative study aimed to identify and name leadership mindsets of Catholic school principals that promoted and fostered equitable school opportunities for all students, especially schools serving diverse student populations. This study further sought to understand the principal's role as a faith leader and its influence on the principal's…

With two-thirds of new leaders being women, it is becoming clearer that the face of our educational organizations is changing in symbolic and substantive ways. Some scholars have argued that every dimension of organizational leadership, including decision making, can be categorized as a masculine or feminine approach. Additionally, each decision…

Self-leadership is a form of leadership that has emerged in the last quarter of a century. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in self-leadership strategies between students who choose leadership course and do not choose. The sample of this research consisted of 144 sports management students in 2018; 35 female…

The success or failure of an organization is dependent on its ability to manage and motivate its employees. It is widely accepted that knowledge management is a critical factor affecting an organization's ability to remain competitive in the global marketplace. It is also one of the major strategic uses of informational technology. However,…