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Who Is The Building Leader?: Commentary On Educational Leadership Preparation Programs For The Future, Debbie K. Mercer Sep 2016

Who Is The Building Leader?: Commentary On Educational Leadership Preparation Programs For The Future, Debbie K. Mercer

Educational Considerations

It is critical that educator preparation programs reflect the current and future needs of schools. The job of a school leader is more complex and more demanding than ever before.


School Finance And Technology: A Case Study Using Grid And Group Theory To Explore The Connections, Stephoni L. Case, Edward L. Harris Jan 2014

School Finance And Technology: A Case Study Using Grid And Group Theory To Explore The Connections, Stephoni L. Case, Edward L. Harris

Educational Considerations

Using grid and group theory (Douglas 1982, 2011), the study described in this article examined the intersections of technology and school finance in four schools located in districts differing in size, wealth, and commitment to technology integration.


The Influence Of Mentoring On Developing Leaders: Participants Share Their Perspectives, Donna Augustine-Shaw, Elizabeth Funk Sep 2013

The Influence Of Mentoring On Developing Leaders: Participants Share Their Perspectives, Donna Augustine-Shaw, Elizabeth Funk

Educational Considerations

In an age of continuous and rapid change, today’s school superintendents face a litany of unique challenges as they lead individuals and organizations through tumultuous and unpredictable times.


The Role Of Expenditures In Predicting Adequate Yearly Progress For Special Needs Students In Ohio, Korrin M. Ziswiler, Barbara M. De Luca, Luke J. Stedrak Jul 2013

The Role Of Expenditures In Predicting Adequate Yearly Progress For Special Needs Students In Ohio, Korrin M. Ziswiler, Barbara M. De Luca, Luke J. Stedrak

Educational Considerations

Although there exists a large body of research concerning the relationship between expenditure and student achievement, a lack of research exists analyzing this relationship as it pertains specifically to students with disabilities.


Doctoral Programs In Educational Leadership: A Duality Framework Of Commonality And Differences, Perry A. Zirkel Sep 2012

Doctoral Programs In Educational Leadership: A Duality Framework Of Commonality And Differences, Perry A. Zirkel

Educational Considerations

In recent years, doctoral programs in education leadership have been subject to notable criticism and proposals for reform.


A Tale Of Two Fiscal Policies: Entrepreneurial And Entropic, Scott R. Sweetland Apr 2012

A Tale Of Two Fiscal Policies: Entrepreneurial And Entropic, Scott R. Sweetland

Educational Considerations

Ohio’s school finance history can be characterized as progressive. Early state funding for school libraries was apportioned from state property tax receipts and distributed to local schools on a per-pupil basis. When equalization funding was invented to help poorer school systems, Ohio adopted that model of funding.


A Canonical Analysis Of Successful Vs. Unsuccessful High Schools: Accommodating Multiple Sources Of Achievement Data In School Leadership, Robert C. Knoeppel, James S. Rinehart Sep 2010

A Canonical Analysis Of Successful Vs. Unsuccessful High Schools: Accommodating Multiple Sources Of Achievement Data In School Leadership, Robert C. Knoeppel, James S. Rinehart

Educational Considerations

What distinguishes successful schools from unsuccessful schools? This question has relevance for the practice of educational leadership as well as the preparation of leaders.


Preparing School Principals For A Diverse And Changing World, Gilbert Davila Sep 2009

Preparing School Principals For A Diverse And Changing World, Gilbert Davila

Educational Considerations

The mission of the School of Leadership Studies at Kansas State University is to develop “knowledgeable, ethical, caring, inclusive leaders for a diverse and changing world."