School Leadership and School Improvement

A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 1657

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College of Education, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Interests: school leadership; school reform; program evaluation

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Dear Colleagues,

Those of us who study educational leadership know that without effective leaders at the helm, school improvement endeavors are bound to fail.

To address this issue, I am excited to announce the upcoming Special Issue of Education Sciences. This edition will delve into the latest theories, practices, and research pertaining to the role of school leaders in driving forward school improvement programs. We invite articles that introduce innovative ideas, propose future research directions, or explore the optimal methods for preparing building and district leaders to effectively lead school improvement initiatives. All methodological approaches are welcome, as well as a range of theoretical perspectives: for example, the improvement of science and program evaluation. In addition, examples from various countries around the world will be critical for understanding what works across different contexts.

As the Guest Editor of this Special Issue, I am eager to receive contributions that shed light on the importance of leadership in the context of educational improvement. By fostering a deep understanding of this critical aspect, we can pave the way for meaningful progress in our schools.

I look forward to receiving your valuable submissions and witnessing the collective wisdom of our esteemed colleagues in this field. Together, let us work towards empowering our leaders and fostering successful school improvement initiatives.

Warm regards,

Prof. Dr. Liz Hollingworth
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • school leadership
  • school reform
  • improvement science
  • program evaluation

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Effects of the “High Impact Leadership for School Renewal” Project on Principal Leadership, School Leadership, and Student Achievement
by Xin Ma, Jianping Shen, Patricia L. Reeves, Huang Wu, LaSonja Roberts, Yunzheng Zheng and Qianqian Chen
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(6), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14060600 - 3 Jun 2024
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In this study, we designed an educational experiment to evaluate the High Impact Leadership for School Renewal project’s impact on principal leadership, school leadership, and student achievement. Principals in the experimental group reported statistically significantly greater improvement in principal leadership than their counterparts [...] Read more.
In this study, we designed an educational experiment to evaluate the High Impact Leadership for School Renewal project’s impact on principal leadership, school leadership, and student achievement. Principals in the experimental group reported statistically significantly greater improvement in principal leadership than their counterparts in the control group (Hedge’s g of 0.73), but teachers in the experimental and control groups showed no difference in their ratings of principal leadership. Teachers in the experimental group reported statistically significantly more improvement in school leadership than their counterparts in the control group (Hedge’s g of 0.53 on the scale of Orientation to School Renewal and 0.58 on the scale of Learning-Centered School Leadership), but principals in the two groups reported no difference in the growth in school leadership. Schools in the experimental group showed statistically significantly larger annual growth in English language arts proficiency rate (2.05 percentage points more annually). The implications of the findings were discussed in the context of leadership development programs for school improvement. Full article
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District Office Leadership Supporting Site-Level Teacher Collaborative Teams
by Robert H. Voelkel, Jr., Christie W. Johnson and Fiaz Nadeem
Educ. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 1092; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13111092 - 28 Oct 2023
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Previous researchers examining professional learning communities (PLCs) claim that effective building-level PLCs improve teacher collaboration and student achievement. However, the role of district office leadership in supporting the success of site-level PLC teams is presently underexplored. Using an online survey, we investigated the [...] Read more.
Previous researchers examining professional learning communities (PLCs) claim that effective building-level PLCs improve teacher collaboration and student achievement. However, the role of district office leadership in supporting the success of site-level PLC teams is presently underexplored. Using an online survey, we investigated the claim that district office support enhances the success of site-level PLCs. Quantitative data were collected from 596 participants employed at 21 schools within 16 school districts in the north Texas region. Findings derived from correlation and structural equation modeling analyses revealed a significant direct effect of district office leadership support on successful PLC team implementation, suggesting that district leaders play an active role in the districtwide implementation of PLCs. Full article
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