Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 7 of 7
Full-Text Articles in Educational Leadership
Principal Perceptions Of Strategies To Increase Effectiveness Of Educational Non-Governmental Organizations In Southern Belize., Wesley Hickey
Principal Perceptions Of Strategies To Increase Effectiveness Of Educational Non-Governmental Organizations In Southern Belize., Wesley Hickey
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Collaborations among schools and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are common in developing countries. These partnerships have the potential to provide effective support for educational initiatives. This study used survey methodology to determine characteristics of NGOs that increased effectiveness as determined by experienced principals (n=15) within a region of Belize. The survey used open-ended questions, and these responses were disaggregated in order to determine themes. These principals wrote that effective NGOs built strong relationships with the schools, aligned efforts with the school’s mission, and assisted with providing resources.
Walk-Throughs For Effective Schools: Using The Informal Observation Instrument, Ross Sherman, Wesley Hickey, C. Sherman
Walk-Throughs For Effective Schools: Using The Informal Observation Instrument, Ross Sherman, Wesley Hickey, C. Sherman
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
n/a
International Partnerships: A Model For Educational Organizations, Wesley Hickey, Janice A. Achtem, Joyce Nuner
International Partnerships: A Model For Educational Organizations, Wesley Hickey, Janice A. Achtem, Joyce Nuner
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Opportunities exist for faculty and students within educational leadership preparation programs to participate in international initiatives within developing countries. One way to do this is through collaboration with organizations that already have an established presence in the country. Working within these organizations provides opportunities for learning and research for the educational leadership program. If done well, such work also helps host organizations meet their mission and goals. An understanding of effective behaviors in international partnerships may benefit educational leadership programs that develop these types of service opportunities. The behaviors mirror the scholar-practitioner philosophy, of which some prominent educational leadership programs …
Higher Education Opportunities For Undocumented Students In The United States: What Are The Policy Implications For Educators And Legislators, Hugo Ibarra, Ross Sherman
Higher Education Opportunities For Undocumented Students In The United States: What Are The Policy Implications For Educators And Legislators, Hugo Ibarra, Ross Sherman
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
A large number of undocumented students graduate from high school every year in the United States. This number is estimated to be around 65 thousand (Passel, 2003). Out of this population, only 5-10 percent continue their education in a higher education institution. As a society we should ask ourselves: What are the political, economic and moral implications of undocumented students inability to access higher education. How should educators and legislators approach this issue?
None Of Us Are As Smart As All Of Us: Site Based Decision Making, Peggy B. Gill, Ross B. Sherman, Timothy B. Jones
None Of Us Are As Smart As All Of Us: Site Based Decision Making, Peggy B. Gill, Ross B. Sherman, Timothy B. Jones
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
In recent years, the educational system in the United States has been evolving from a largely centralized decision-making structure to a more decentralized one. This shift to school-based management requires fundamental changes to the organizational structure of the district as well as the roles within the organization. From administrators to parents, school based management demands a change in the "status quo" (Cotton, 1991). It involves shifting decision making from the central office administrators to that of local schools (Henkin, Cistone and Dee, 1999).
Book Review: Monkey Girl: Evolution, Education, Religion And The Battle For America’S Soul By Edward Humes, Wesley Hickey
Book Review: Monkey Girl: Evolution, Education, Religion And The Battle For America’S Soul By Edward Humes, Wesley Hickey
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Monkey Girl reviews the intelligent design movement by reporting on the Kitzmiller v. Dover trial in which Judge John Jones ruled on both the religiosity and scientific merits of an adopted school policy promoting this hypothesis.
Soup Du Jour And So Much More: A Model For School Leader Preparation, Ross B. Sherman, Peggy B. Gill, Cynthia A. Sherman
Soup Du Jour And So Much More: A Model For School Leader Preparation, Ross B. Sherman, Peggy B. Gill, Cynthia A. Sherman
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Where to go in principal preparation programs is the question that has surfaced and resurfaced for over 20 years. This question paired with the current political climate that demands strong educational accountability has created a powerful impetus to change, modify, or redesign principal preparation programs.