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Edward W. Chance Dissertation Award: A Case Study: Leadership And Its Effect On Achievement Of Children From Poverty In A Rural Setting, Marilyn Dishman Horst, Barbara N. Martin

The Rural Educator

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived effectiveness of leadership in a Missouri rural K-8 school with a high incidence of poverty that consistently met federal and state accountability mandates. The concepts of accountability as measured by student achievement, the unique educational needs of children from poverty, and the challenges of the rural school location were viewed through the lens of leadership. Ten practices of leadership that lead to consistent student achievement were suggested. They include integrity and courage, focus and vision, expectations and data evaluation, resources and empowerment, role modeling, and collaboration. Implications of this study …