The purpose of this study was to examine the behavior and philosophical leadership characteristics of Millennial school district superintendents The following research questions guided the study: (1) What work environment characteristics do Millennial superintendents desire that lead to job satisfaction?; (2) What differences are there between…

The purpose of this mixed-method study was to determine if specific interpersonal skills (trustworthiness, communication, empathy, and problem-solving) possessed by principals, as perceived by teachers, are important characteristics in creating and maintaining a positive school climate, increasing student learning, and retaining teachers in the…

The "8th Update" of the Community College League of California's (League) CEO Tenure & Retention Study provides an overview of tenure rates across the California Community Colleges' history while also analyzing key changes in demographic trends. Specifically, the study reveals a more equitable distribution of male and female chief…

In Jamaica, schools are placed in six regions which involve one to three parishes, but in one instance, two regions are partially located in one parish. While schools in any jurisdiction should perform in accordance with stated standards and established criteria, there are many factors which seem to mitigate against this expectation. This failure…

This study examined the knowledge, motivation, and organizational (KMO) influences that shape how dual language immersion program (DLIP) administrators sustain these programs on their campuses in a California public school district. Using a modified version of Clark and Estes' gap analysis model, a qualitative case study explored the assumed KMO…

The purposes of this study were to (a) examine 19 school principals' perceptions of and expectations for physical education (PE) and (b) describe the factors influencing school principals' perceptions of and expectations for PE. We collected data using an electronic survey that included questions on (a) the goals of PE, (b) pedagogies and…

The purpose of this research study is to examine current Midwestern community college leaders' demographics, educational backgrounds, career pathways, career preparation, diversity and inclusion competencies, and competencies in accord with the 2013 American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC's) Competencies for Community College Leaders as…

The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to ascertain effective leadership practices, processes, and strategies utilized by elementary/secondary (K-12) principals that are in the bottom 5% of Title I turnaround schools. Education in the public schools is in a precarious situation because most students in turnaround schools are not…

This study explored the predictive relationship between leadership competencies and data driven decision making (DDDM) among rural community college leaders. The authors developed and disseminated a survey examining DDDM literacy level, community college leadership competencies, and other related key factors. Utilizing exploratory factor analysis,…

In 2014, statisticians at the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that women constitute 45% of the workforce. Women's participation in high-level organizational leadership roles remains low. In higher education, women's representation in top-ranking leadership roles is less than one-third at colleges and universities. The conceptual framework for…

This paper reports on part of an on-going interview-based study of the eight permanent secretaries who served at the Department for Education from 1976 to 2012. Following a discussion of the relevance of biography to the study of public sector administrators, it presents a portrait of Sir Tim Lankester. Based on his own account and that of…

Top performing companies have long used intelligence tests in their selection procedures to predict who the best leaders are. However, no longer are the brightest favoured, or guaranteed success. A post-modern world demands a fresh outlook on leadership. How can school leaders judge their effectiveness? How can school leaders lead intelligently?…

Inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education setting has been a topic of debate for quite some time. Educational administrators are at the forefront of the debate because their position requires they guide their schools in inclusion practices for students with disabilities. Previous studies (Bailey, 2004; Dyal & Flynt,…

The socio-economic achievement gap is prevalent in schools across the country. There are many high-poverty, high-performing schools that have been successful in closing this achievement gap. This study investigated 30 Illinois elementary school principals from high-poverty, high-achieving schools. Principals were given the Myers-Briggs Type…

The development of education to improve poverty in the region has become an essential direction of the world's poverty alleviation work. In the poverty alleviation by education work in China, educators who are on the front line of poverty are determined by education and nurturing their wisdom, leading countless children from families out of…