Examines the influence of school academic achievement on potential candidates' attraction to high school principal positions in Kentucky. Finds, for example, that low-performance schools are significantly disadvantaged in recruiting principals. (Contains 50 references, 2 tables, and 1 figure.) (PKP)

This paper describes a research partnership conducted between Jefferson County (Ky.) Public Schools, the University of Louisville, and the University of Kentucky. The aim of the partnership was to share resources while meeting the different institutions' needs in areas such as research and recruitment. Although effective district and university…

One of the most alarming developments confronting public school districts today is the shrinkage of applicant pools for principal vacancies. This study was conducted as an empirical investigation about factors that influence high school principal recruitment in a reform environment. Its objective was to examine the influence of school academic…

This report examines principal-recruitment practices in Kentucky. The job of principal in this state became more challenging as school-reform initiatives mandated a greater emphasis on instructional leadership and decision making. Using a 2x2x3 experimental design, the effects of job attributes (instructional leadership, management),…

An essential administrative responsibility accorded to state and district-level education leaders is the task of planning for staffing needs, including the recruitment of competent leaders to fill principal vacancies. Here, Winter et al develop empirical measures to allow state departments of education and school districts to assess their…

One of the most critical responsibilities to educational leaders and administrators is the task of planning the staffing of schools and school districts with the qualified professionals required to deliver high quality educational programs. This study addressed recruiting qualified school counselors to staff schools in the 27th largest school…