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Murakami, Elizabeth; Törnsén, Monika – eJEP: eJournal of Education Policy, 2015
In this study we analyze the extent to which policy documents that include standards and expectations for the preparation of school principals (i.e., head teachers) influence democratic practices. This comparative research examines educational policies that influence the work of principals both in Sweden and in the U.S., the state of Texas asking:…
Descriptors: Policy Analysis, Educational Policy, Principals, Democratic Values
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Merchant, Betty; Arlestig, Helene; Garza, Encarnacion; Johansson, Olof; Murakami-Ramalho, Elizabeth; Tornsren, Monika – International Journal of Educational Management, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this cross-cultural study of schools in Sweden and Texas is to examine the cultural contexts of schools in both settings, and the leadership role of principals in creating and sustaining inclusive schools for diverse populations. Design/methodology/approach: The data were drawn from two studies; the first involving school…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Principals, Educational Change, Instructional Leadership