As Action Learning has evolved, it has been adapted to promote learning in various contexts. In this account of practice, we share our perspectives as facilitators of the application of action learning principles within Reflective Practice Forums for Mentoring and Coaching Programme Managers. The ethos of action learning was adopted with the…

This study aims to explore school administrators' perceptions of their roles in organizational learning processes. In this phenomenological study, interviews were conducted with 30 school administrators in Ankara, Turkey. The data obtained through semi-structured interviews were analyzed descriptively and evaluated within organizational learning…

This qualitative case study explored how principals, at STEM-specific programmed schools, support African American female students. Interviews, documents, and observations were conducted to evaluate principals' leadership styles. Critical race theory (CRT) was used as a theoretical framework to highlight the inadequate support of minority…

This book addresses contemporary issues on civic and citizenship education, challenging not just schools but society as a whole. It highlights emerging social influences on civic engagement and democracy in the third decade of the 21st century and analyzes the interaction between these influences and their impact on society. It demonstrates that…

The issue of school feeding is placed at the top of global agenda currently more than ever before. Challenges imposed by COVID-19 have created an opportunity to broaden and deepen debates focusing around the significance of school feeding programmes internationally. Throughout the duration of the lockdown period, billions of learners worldwide…

Among all in-school factors that impact student learning, teachers carry the most weight -- but school leaders are not far behind. Decades of research have proven the positive influence principals can have on student achievement, school climate and teaching quality. New evidence suggests that their impact may be even greater than previously…

The implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) has led to systemwide reform within school districts and campuses regarding how campus leaders support the teachers' collaborative work and continued professional learning. Current research emphasizes the importance of campus administrators cultivating an environment where PLCs can…

This study documents voices of the most experienced active Illinois community college chief academic officers (CAOs). Adaptive leadership theory is used to frame the effort of CAOs to infuse accountability into the core community college open access mission. The analysis of conversations with these CAOs reveals a focus on accountability that…

The increasing rate of teacher turnover is a significant concern for most schools in the country. Several factors influence teachers' decisions to leave their profession. The problem addressed in this study was the high turnover rates among novice teachers. The purpose was to discuss, study, and explore the factors influencing novice teachers'…

The changing roles of school principals are inevitable. As their roles evolve, principals are expected to lead the implementation of technology for teaching, learning, and leading. Digital and mobile technologies are becoming the primary conduit of student learning experiences (Lieberman et al., 2019). Smartphones are the leading handheld device…

As the portion of the U.S. population identifying as Latinx continues to grow, the future well-being of the country depends on institutions of higher education successfully supporting Latinx students in attaining post-secondary credentials. In recognition of this need, multiple agencies have created Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grants to…

The role of the superintendency is continually evolving because of changes related to society, technology, and education reform. Continuous role changes necessitate ongoing superintendent professional development (Hackmann & McCarthy, 2011; Myer & Feistritzer, 2003). The exploratory case study investigates how superintendents used skills…

Teacher grief is on the rise and can have devastating effects on the physiological and psychological health of the nation's teachers (Gewertz, 2020). This doctoral study explored the preparedness of school site administrators in supporting grieving faculty and staff. The research study was written using a qualitative dissertation format which…

Phi Delta Kappa's CEO, Joshua Starr, points out that while school boards may tell their newly hired superintendents to be bold, visionary leaders, the job tends to include built-in incentives -- such as a pension system that rewards longevity -- to play it safe. If district leaders aim to challenge longstanding patterns of inequity in their local…

Purpose: There are limited school physical activity policy dissemination and implementation studies. This is a concern given the adverse mental, physical, and socio-emotional effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and adolescents. This study explored New Jersey school administrators' experiences in disseminating recess guidelines,…