A vital resource for educational leaders, "Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders" introduces an equity-minded process for intentional entry planning that sets the stage for sustainable change within organizations. In this practitioner-focused and action-oriented work, Jennifer Perry Cheatham, Rodney Thomas, and Adam Parrott-Sheffer…

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease was declared an international public health emergency as the virus spread across many countries and territories. Due to the rapid rate the virus was spreading, the South African president announced the closure of schools in March 2020. The protection of children and teachers was incredibly important.…

Many White educators are not aware of their White privilege, and therefore they need support in developing their White racial identity and racial awareness so that they can identify problems associated with racism and participate in conversations about race and racism with an eye towards dismantling systemic racism. Data was collected from…

This study explored the senior academic technology (AT) leadership role in higher education contexts by applying a conceptual framework based on the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) definition of educational technology (Januszewski & Molenda, 2008) and the e-Leadership Framework of Educational Technology Skills…

As attacks on critical race theory continue, anti-Black violence remains normalized, with schools often unwilling to transform toward racial healing. Sharing narratives from urban school-based practitioner projects, the authors conceptualize an applied critical race theory systems change model. After clarifying four tenets to guide teacher…

This study explores strategies for fostering leadership skills in children with disabilities (CWD) through insights from successful adult leaders with disabilities. Using a strengths-based approach grounded in leadership and disability studies, we conducted in-depth interviews with 29 adult leaders from India and the USA to investigate key…

This dissertation explores dual language education within the contexts of public education in the United States. The study focuses on effective leadership considerations for principals of strand dual-language programs. In order to gain a complete understanding of current dual language practices and leadership, it will be vital to understand the…

Deinstitutionalisation has increased the likelihood of adults with intellectual disabilities residing in neighbourhoods either in staff-supported accommodation or in their family home. However, it raises the question of whether national policies on disability have translated into practice actions by service providers that result in positive social…

Empirical evidence increasingly suggests that supervisors' support significantly impacts employees' commitment to change and possibly diminishes their turnover intention. This study, conducted at a government university in Oman, investigated a mediated-effects model of leadership support and faculty turnover intention. The model proposes…

Purpose: This paper aims to theoretically answer the question: why might business schools in Egypt fail to develop responsible leaders? Design/methodology/approach: The author starts by discussing modernization theory (Lipset, 1959) -- which highlights the idea that the more educated people there are in a given society/nation, the more calls for…

Workplace bullying among school nurses is a significant problem with supervisors either contributing to or preventing such behavior. This study aimed to determine if support from nursing and school supervisors is associated with workplace bullying among Virginia school nurses. In this analysis of a cross-sectional survey, responses from 159 school…

Purpose: This study examines the sources and intensity of moral distress among school district leaders during the first full school year of the COVID-19 pandemic and investigates their coping mechanisms for addressing issues that create moral dilemmas for them. Design and Evidence: We draw on semi-structured interviews with 26 school district…

Motivated and effective leadership is necessary for college and university presidents and even more paramount at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), given the significant impact that these institutions have on Black lives and overall equity in the nation. Using Greenleaf's (1970) servant leadership model as a guiding framework,…

This qualitative study investigates the glass cliff phenomenon in relation to Black women in senior administration in higher education. This research explores the motivation of Black women who accept these roles and the ways in which they use of different types of cultural capital to navigate these positions. Using data drawn from the interviews…

Islamic schools are expected to provide excellent academic and religious education to all students (Brifkani, 2017). A strong principal is integral in creating a learning environment and school culture that are conducive to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and religious spirituality (Aabed, 2006). However, the lack of stable leadership…