While there have been numerous studies of teachers' lived experiences, the LGBTQ+- teaching community continues to be underrepresented within this literature (Mayo, 2008). More specifically, empirical evidence regarding LGBTQ+ preservice teachers' (PST) experiences and their induction is nearly all, but absent. This is of great importance to…

This study offers the results of a Black feminist project in humanization designed to understand administrators' role in interrupting the over-disciplining of Black girls in urban public schools. Carried out with 5 Black girls on probation and 5 Black urban school leaders, the findings suggest that the approaches the administrators used to uplift…

Quality education is an effective equalizer in an unequal world. The link between cyclical poverty and a lack of quality education is well understood, as is the inextricable link between the provision of quality education and sustainable economic growth. As governments, policymakers, civil society, and ordinary citizens work together to make…

In the Spring of 2020, the world was brought to an abrupt halt due to a widespread pandemic called the Coronavirus, also named COVID-19. Everyone across the globe was encouraged to remain in their homes and quarantine because the Center for Disease Control believed that would slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. Schools had to…

Almost 1.1 million students were reported as homeless by public school systems for the 2020-2021 school year. To ensure that youths experiencing homelessness (YEH) have the support to fully experience the learning opportunities of public school, this study sought to learn how school personnel understand YEH as well as the procedures and practices…

This study examined the occurrence of impostor phenomenon and burnout among school principals and assistant principals. In addition, the study explored the relationship between impostor phenomenon and burnout among school leaders and the influence gender, role, grade level, and years of experience had on school principal and assistant principal…

This qualitative case study examined how California Community College Presidents (CCCPs) make meaning of leading a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) to evaluate how CCCPs respond to Latinx student success gaps and support initiatives at their campuses. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have been more visible within community college…

This qualitative study aimed to identify and name leadership mindsets of Catholic school principals that promoted and fostered equitable school opportunities for all students, especially schools serving diverse student populations. This study further sought to understand the principal's role as a faith leader and its influence on the principal's…

Multi-level classes, classrooms that incorporate multiple levels of learners simultaneously, have existed for decades, yet have received little scholarly attention with respect to world language programs. This article presents a review of relevant literature on the topic and reports an analysis of the data from a national survey of U.S. K-16 world…

Purpose: This study sought to understand PK-12 district-level equity directors' efforts to improve experiences of students of color and outcomes in US districts. Research Methods: We interviewed 13 practicing equity directors and analyzed artifacts such as meeting minutes, equity policies, equity mission statements, job descriptions, and…

Educators are vital in capturing students' STEM interest. An integrated approach to STEM education is necessary to promote students' interest and curiosity while building the foundation of STEM concepts needed to fuel the STEM workforce. This exploratory case study examined K-5 STEM educators' perceptions of a successful STEM elementary school.…

Purpose: Principals are critical to school improvement and play a vital role in creating inclusive and high-performing schools. Yet, approximately one in five principals leave their school each year, and turnover is higher in schools that serve low-income students of color. Relatedly, high rates of teacher turnover exacerbate challenges associated…

A beloved, respected, and highly accomplished superintendent in a rural, high-risk district, Mr. Carroll, is confronted with dissident board members for the first time in his 7-year tenure. Two newly elected members have strained relationships between current board members and are calling for his resignation based upon what they perceive as low…

Using statewide, local-level, and institutional data, presidents identify an area of opportunity to serve their communities using strategies that increase college access, enrollment, retention, transfer, and program alignment to the labor market. This article reveals how data informed specific actions to improve student success of a diverse set of…

This study aims to determine the opinions of principals and teachers about the inspection of classrooms conducted by school principals. The phenomenological method, which belongs to the qualitative methods, was used for the research. The study's research group consisted of 10 school principals, selected according to the criterion sampling, working…