"Dis ease" refers to the state of being that leads one to investigate the easy assumptions and life norms that frame both conscious choice and unconscious behavior. Whereas disease reflects a medical model of diagnosis, treatment and cure, "dis ease" challenges dominant frames of reference and rejects simple solutions to…

This article focuses from a critical perspective on the pedagogical foundations of a course on educational leadership of student services and special education administration. Additionally, it explores the ability of teaching the "practical application" of administering K-12 special education and student services using critical discourse…

The fabric of educational leadership is changing. Murphy (2001) has suggested three new metaphors for educational leaders: moral stewards, builders of communities, and educators for school improvement. However, shifting priorities and contradictions between these metaphors could result in fragmentation within the field. This article discusses…