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To What Extent Does Superintendent Longevity Relate To Student Performance As Measured By Graduation Rates, Robert L. Kravitz
To What Extent Does Superintendent Longevity Relate To Student Performance As Measured By Graduation Rates, Robert L. Kravitz
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
This study sought to examine the extent superintendent longevity relates to student performance as measured by graduation rates. Specifically, this study sought to examine how a district school superintendent's longevity provides conducive context through which student academic improvement programs, culture, and relationships could be established to support higher student achievement as assessed by high school graduation rates. Also, it sought to examine the effects of the nature of New Jersey school districts and related conditions in determining longevity of a school district superintendent. This study employed qualitative multiple case study methods that collected data through interviews and observations. The study …
The Influence Of Principal Longevity And Continuity On Student Achievement, Gemar Mills
The Influence Of Principal Longevity And Continuity On Student Achievement, Gemar Mills
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
In the state of New Jersey, academic success at the high school level is defined by student achievement on the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (NJ HSPA), which students take in the 11th grade. New Jersey high school principals are accountable for ensuring that students who attend their schools are proficient in mathematics and language arts before they start their 12th grade year. The No Child Left Behind Act (2001) emphasizes principal accountability, and New Jersey has likewise increased scrutiny on principals’ contributions to student performance on the NJ HSPA. Accordingly, this study examines whether these principals’ …