Journal of Scholarship & Practice Articles
Please Note: 91制片鈥檚 Journal of Scholarship and Practice will sunset with the Fall 2026 issue.
For over 20 years, 91制片 has published the academic journal as a refereed, blind-reviewed, quarterly journal focused on research and evidence-based practice in educational leadership. The journal publishes in the areas of academic achievement, instructional leadership, accountability, educational leadership and school district management. The journal has benefitted 91制片 members and educators by publishing articles that advance educational administration. Over its lifetime, 208 publications have been published. Since 2015, Dr. Ken Mitchell has donated his time and talent as editor of the Journal, ably supported by Barbara Dean. 91制片 is deeply indebted to this dynamic pair of educators for creating the successful Journal four times per year for over ten years. Archive copies of 91制片鈥檚 Journal of Scholarship and Practice can be found at aasa.org/jsp.
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July 01, 2017
Collective Impact: What Does It Mean for Educational Leaders?Type:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyDue to local, state, and national accountability measures, school reform efforts have become critical of many legislative agendas. -
June 01, 2017
Using Whole School Cluster Grouping to Differentiate Instruction More Effectively in Elementary Schools: A Guide for Administrators and TeachersType:Article Topics: Curriculum & Assessment, Early LearningGiven the wide range of ability (academic, linguistic and cultural) in classrooms differentiated instruction is often difficult to manage -
June 01, 2017
Our Kids: The American Dream in CrisisType:Article Topics: Access & OpportunitySome authors are good at telling stories. Some provide solid content adding to the knowledge base. -
March 01, 2017
Defying Standardization: Creating Curriculum for an Uncertain FutureType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentPublic schools across the United States are faced with seismic challenges. -
March 01, 2017
Secondary School Administrators鈥� Perceptions of Louisiana鈥檚 Compass System as a Framework for Teacher EvaluationType:Article Topics:Louisiana鈥檚 relatively new Compass teacher observation and evaluation system is used to evaluate teacher quality or effectiveness in P-12 public schools. -
March 01, 2017
Illinois Public School Superintendents: Influencing State-Level Education Legislation and Policy-Making In IllinoisType:Article Topics:Standards for superintendents of schools are clearly spelled out by The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) -
December 01, 2016
The Glass Maze and Predictors for Successful Navigation to the Top Seat to the SuperintendencyType:Article Topics:A predictive model of assistant superintendents willingness to become superintendent was created using three factors -
December 01, 2016
Problems with Percentiles: Student Growth Scores in New York鈥檚 Teacher Evaluation SystemType:Article Topics:New York State has used the Growth Model for Educator Evaluation ratings since the 2011-2012 school year. -
December 01, 2016
A Comparison of Higher-Order Thinking Between the Common Core State Standards and the 2009 New Jersey Content Standards in High SchoolType:Article Topics: Curriculum & AssessmentThe creators and supporters of the Common Core State Standards claim that the Standards require greater emphasis on higher-order thinking than previous state standards in mathematics and English language arts. -
December 01, 2016
Doctoral Research in Educational Leadership: Expectations for Those Thinking About An Advanced DegreeType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe tallest hurdle in completing a doctoral degree is the dissertation, which continues to be the primary capstone experience for the degree.