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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December 01, 2022
[GPA] in, [GPA] out: Uncovering Inequity and Flaws in Grading PoliciesType:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Curriculum & AssessmentThe reduction of the student experience to a GPA launders both meaningful nuance of how course grades are assigned as well as potential evidence of inequitable grade distribution. -
September 01, 2022
Flipping the Script: Transformational Teamwork for Communicating EquityType:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Communications & Public RelationsA framework, called Flipping the Script developed while researching how students, teachers, and families were portrayed on school websites. -
September 01, 2022
System-level Leaders鈥� Local Control of Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Under Every Student Succeeds ActType:Article Topics: Curriculum & Assessment, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentThis article investigates school system leaders鈥� influence and control over local teacher supervision and evaluation systems -
September 01, 2022
A Framework for Cohesive School ImprovementType:Article Topics: District & School OperationsIntegrating School Improvement Plans, Evidence Use, and Resources -
June 01, 2022
Future Ready Schools鈥擭J Collective Impact Success StoryType:Article Topics: College- Career- and Life-ReadinessA comprehensive system around educational technology and future readiness towards personalized learning for all students in the state. -
June 01, 2022
Politics, Polarization, and Politicization of Social Emotional Learning and School BoardsType:Article Findings showed that responding to the pandemic and addressing educational equity are both divisive issues identified by school board members -
June 01, 2022
Leaders Are Readers: What Journals Do Public School Superintendents Read?Type:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThis study involving 233 participants from ten states sought to identify the types of educational journals practicing superintendents read. -
April 01, 2022
Best Practices in Principal Professional DevelopmentType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThis qualitative study examines principals鈥� perceptions of effective principal professional development programs and needs. -
April 01, 2022
Culturally Proficient 91制片 to Enhance Learning Transfer: Guidance for SuperintendentsType:Article Topics: Leadership Development, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentPractical frameworks superintendents can use prior, during, and after professional learning to maximize learning transfer and get a return on their investments while also improving students learning outcomes -
April 01, 2022
Reasons for Teacher Attrition: Experience MattersType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThis study presents moderate to large differences in 22 reasons for attrition among five levels of teacher experience.